## ADDED Requirements

### Requirement: Repository text normalization baseline
The repository MUST define a `.gitattributes` baseline that normalizes text handling rules across developer environments.

#### Scenario: Text file is committed from different operating systems
- **WHEN** contributors commit text files from mixed platforms
- **THEN** line-ending behavior MUST follow repository-defined normalization rules to avoid platform-only diffs

#### Scenario: New text-like file type is introduced
- **WHEN** a file type with line-based content is added to the project
- **THEN** the baseline policy MUST define whether it is treated as text and how normalization applies

### Requirement: Binary and generated artifact merge safety
The repository baseline MUST identify binary or generated artifacts that should not use normal text merge semantics.

#### Scenario: Binary asset is modified in parallel branches
- **WHEN** a merge involves binary files with conflicting revisions
- **THEN** the repository rules MUST avoid unsafe text merge behavior and require explicit conflict resolution

#### Scenario: Generated output appears in a pull request
- **WHEN** generated artifacts are changed
- **THEN** repository ignore and tracking rules MUST determine whether those files are versioned or excluded

### Requirement: Conflict resolution operational guidance
The project MUST provide a documented conflict-resolution procedure that developers can follow consistently.

#### Scenario: Developer encounters merge conflict
- **WHEN** a sync or integration action results in conflict markers
- **THEN** the developer MUST follow the documented resolution steps and verification checklist before completing the merge

#### Scenario: Team identifies recurring conflict hotspot
- **WHEN** the same files repeatedly conflict across iterations
- **THEN** the process MUST require adding mitigation actions (ownership, file split, or baseline rule update) to reduce recurrence