Squad Conventions
microsoft/waza/.squad-templates/skills/squad-conventions
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Core conventions and patterns used in the Squad codebase
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Skill details
Versionv1.0.0
AuthorMicrosoft
Categorycoding
Skill IDmicrosoft/waza/.squad-templates/skills/squad-conventions
Related skills
Agent CollaborationStandard collaboration patterns for all squad agents — worktree awareness, decisions, cross-agent communicationAzd PublishPrepare and publish a new version of the waza azd extension.
USE FOR: "publish extension", "release new version", "bump version",
"prepare release", "update changelog", "azd publish", "new release",
"version bump", "cut a release".
DO NOT USE FOR: running evals (use waza), writing skills (use skill-authoring),
CI/CD pipeline changes (edit workflow files directly).Code Explainer**UTILITY SKILL** - Explain code snippets, functions, and algorithms in plain language.
USE FOR: explain code, what does this code do, break down this function,
help me understand this, walk through this algorithm, clarify this logic,
explain this snippet, describe what happens here.
DO NOT USE FOR: writing new code (use code generation), fixing bugs (use debugging),
refactoring (use refactoring skills), code review with action items.
INVOKES: file reading tools to access code, language detectioCode ExplainerExplains code snippets in plain English, breaking down what the code does step by step. Perfect for learning, code reviews, or documentation.Error RecoveryStandard recovery patterns for all squad agents. When something fails, adapt — don't just report the failure.Git WorkflowSquad branching model: dev-first workflow with insiders preview channel