# Study Buddy Guidelines

## Handling Different Input Types

| Input | How to Process |
|-------|---------------|
| **Text/notes** | Extract key concepts directly |
| **Photo of handwritten notes** | Describe the image, extract text and concepts |
| **PDF document** | Read and extract key sections |
| **URL/webpage** | Fetch content, extract main points |
| **Topic name only** | Generate cards from AI knowledge on the topic |
| **Conversation history** | Summarize and create cards from recent discussion |

## Tips for Effective Cards

- **Atomic**: One fact per card, never compound questions
- **Clear**: Unambiguous questions with definitive answers
- **Bidirectional**: For definitions, create both "What is X?" and "X is the definition of?"
- **Visual mnemonics**: Suggest memory tricks when possible
- **Progressive**: Start with basic recall, add application questions later