refactoring beginning

Author: earlduque

.claude/settings.local.json

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+{
+  "permissions": {
+    "allow": [
+      "Bash(find:*)",
+      "Bash(ls:*)"
+    ],
+    "deny": []
+  }
+}

CLAUDE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+# 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 three-level structure:
+```
+Category/
+├── Specific-Use-Case/
+│   ├── README.md           # Description and usage instructions
+│   ├── script.js           # Main code implementation
+│   └── variant.js          # Optional code variations
+```
+
+### Major Categories
+- **Core ServiceNow APIs**: `GlideRecord/`, `GlideAjax/`, `GlideSystem/`, `GlideDate/`, `GlideDateTime/`
+- **Server-Side Components**: `Background Scripts/` (100+ examples), `Business Rules/` (150+ examples), `Script Includes/`
+- **Client-Side Components**: `Client Scripts/`, `Catalog Client Script/`, `UI Actions/`, `UI Scripts/`
+- **Modern Development**: `Service Portal/`, `NOW Experience/`, `GraphQL/`, `ECMASScript 2021/`
+- **Integration**: `Integration/`, `RESTMessageV2/`, `GlideHTTPRequest/`, `Import Set API/`
+- **Specialized Areas**: `CMDB/`, `ITOM/`, `Performance Analytics/`, `ATF Steps/`
+
+## 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
+- **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
+- **Categorization**: Place snippets in appropriate existing categories or propose new ones
+
+### 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.