# LAMD Best Practices

## Content Organization

1. File Structure
   ```
   project/
     ├── _common/
     │   └── includes/
     ├── _topic1/
     │   └── includes/
     └── lectures/
   ```

2. Naming Conventions
   - Use descriptive names
   - Follow consistent patterns
   - Include context in names

3. Version Control
   - Commit atomic changes
   - Write clear commit messages
   - Tag significant versions

## Writing Guidelines

1. Content Style
   ```markdown
   \ifndef{clearName}
   \define{clearName}

   \section{Clear Title}

   \notes{
   Start with overview...
   Provide details...
   End with summary...
   }

   \endif
   ```

2. Documentation
   - Comment complex macros
   - Explain non-obvious choices
   - Provide examples

3. Cross-References
   - Use consistent labels
   - Document dependencies
   - Maintain link validity

## Technical Considerations

1. Performance
   - Optimize large media
   - Minimize dependencies
   - Cache when possible

2. Compatibility
   - Test all output formats
   - Provide fallbacks
   - Consider accessibility

3. Maintenance
   - Regular updates
   - Deprecation notices
   - Migration guides

## Common Patterns

1. Content Structure
```markdown
\ifndef{topic}
\define{topic}

\section{Topic}

% Context-specific content
\ifdef{SLIDES}
    \slides{...}
\else
    \notes{...}
\endif

\endif
```

2. Media Handling
```markdown
\figure{\includediagram{name}{width}}
{Clear caption}{fig:label}
```

3. Code Blocks
```markdown
\code{
# Clear, commented code
result = process(data)
}
```

## Error Prevention

1. Common Mistakes
   - Missing \ifndef/\define
   - Incorrect nesting
   - Undefined references

2. Validation
   - Use lint tools
   - Automated testing
   - Format verification

3. Troubleshooting
   - Check build logs
   - Verify dependencies
   - Test in isolation