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+# CLAUDE.md
+
+This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.
+
+## Repository Overview
+
+This is the **ServiceNow Developer Program's Code Snippets Repository** - a community-driven collection of ServiceNow development code examples and utilities. The repository contains 900+ code snippets organized into 50+ categories covering all aspects of ServiceNow platform development.
+
+## Repository Structure and Organization
+
+### Directory Structure
+All code snippets follow a standardized four-level structure:
+```
+Top-Level Category/
+├── Sub-Category/
+│   ├── Specific-Use-Case/
+│   │   ├── README.md           # Description and usage instructions
+│   │   ├── script.js           # Main code implementation
+│   │   └── variant.js          # Optional code variations
+```
+
+### Top-Level Categories (REQUIRED Structure)
+The repository is organized into **6 major categories**. All contributions MUST use these categories:
+
+- **Core ServiceNow APIs/**: Essential ServiceNow JavaScript APIs
+  - `GlideRecord/`, `GlideAjax/`, `GlideSystem/`, `GlideDate/`, `GlideDateTime/`, `GlideElement/`, `GlideFilter/`, `GlideAggregate/`, `GlideHTTPRequest/`, `GlideModal/`, `GlideQuery/`, `GlideTableDescriptor/`
+
+- **Server-Side Components/**: Server-executed code
+  - `Background Scripts/`, `Business Rules/`, `Script Includes/`, `Script Actions/`, `Scheduled Jobs/`, `Transform Map Scripts/`, `Server Side/`, `Inbound Actions/`, `Processors/`
+
+- **Client-Side Components/**: Browser-executed code
+  - `Client Scripts/`, `Catalog Client Script/`, `UI Actions/`, `UI Scripts/`, `UI Pages/`, `UI Macros/`, `UX Client Scripts/`, `UX Client Script Include/`, `UX Data Broker Transform/`
+
+- **Modern Development/**: Modern ServiceNow frameworks
+  - `Service Portal/`, `Service Portal Widgets/`, `NOW Experience/`, `GraphQL/`, `ECMASCript 2021/`
+
+- **Integration/**: External systems and data exchange
+  - `Integration/` (original), `RESTMessageV2/`, `Import Set API/`, `Scripted REST Api/`, `Mail Scripts/`, `MIDServer/`, `Attachments/`
+
+- **Specialized Areas/**: Domain-specific functionality
+  - `CMDB/`, `ITOM/`, `Performance Analytics/`, `ATF Steps/`, `Agile Development/`, `Advanced Conditions/`, `Browser Bookmarklets/`, `Browser Utilities/`, `Dynamic Filters/`, `Fix scripts/`, `Flow Actions/`, `Formula Builder/`, `Notifications/`, `On-Call Calendar/`, `Record Producer/`, `Regular Expressions/`, `Styles/`
+
+## Development Guidelines
+
+### Code Quality Standards
+- Each snippet must include comprehensive README.md documentation
+- Code should be relevant to ServiceNow developers
+- ES2021 features are allowed but should be clearly documented
+- Examples should expand meaningfully on official ServiceNow documentation
+- Quality over quantity - low-effort submissions are rejected
+
+### Contribution Requirements
+- **Mandatory Category Structure**: All contributions MUST use the 6 top-level categories. PRs with incorrect structure will be rejected.
+- **Descriptive Structure**: Changes must match pull request scope exactly
+- **No XML Exports**: Avoid ServiceNow record exports in favor of JavaScript code
+- **Documentation**: Every code snippet requires accompanying README.md
+- **Proper Categorization**: Place snippets in appropriate existing sub-categories within the required top-level structure
+
+### File Organization
+- Use descriptive folder names that clearly indicate functionality
+- Group related code variations in the same folder
+- Include screenshots or examples when helpful for understanding
+- Maintain consistent naming conventions across similar snippets
+
+## Common ServiceNow Development Patterns
+
+### GlideRecord Usage
+- Most snippets demonstrate proper GlideRecord query patterns
+- Security considerations with ACL enforcement examples
+- Performance optimization through proper query construction
+- Reference field handling and relationship traversal
+
+### Integration Patterns
+- REST API consumption and production examples
+- Authentication handling for external systems
+- Data transformation and mapping utilities
+- Error handling and logging best practices
+
+### Business Logic Implementation
+- Business Rules for event-driven processing
+- Background Scripts for administrative tasks
+- Client Scripts for form behavior and validation
+- UI Actions for custom user interactions
+
+## Testing and Validation
+
+### Code Verification
+- Test all code snippets in development environments before submission
+- Validate against multiple ServiceNow versions when possible
+- Consider security implications and access controls
+- Document any prerequisites or dependencies
+
+### Community Review Process
+- All contributions undergo peer review by Developer Advocates
+- Changes outside described scope result in rejection
+- Multiple submissions require separate branches in forked repositories
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+- Never include sensitive information (passwords, API keys, tokens)
+- Consider security implications of all code examples
+- Demonstrate proper access control patterns where applicable
+- Include warnings for potentially dangerous operations
+
+## Repository Maintenance
+
+### Branch Management
+- Main branch contains all approved code snippets
+- Use descriptive branch names for contributions
+- Create separate branches for different feature additions
+
+### File Management
+- No build processes or compilation required
+- Direct GitHub editing supported
+- Git-enabled IDEs like VS Code recommended for larger contributions
+- Standard .gitignore excludes only .DS_Store files
+
+This repository serves as a comprehensive reference for ServiceNow developers at all skill levels, emphasizing practical, tested solutions for real-world development scenarios.