# Linter Core

## Purpose
To provide the core engine that parses code, manages rules, and executes analysis efficiently.

## Requirements

### Requirement: Performance
The system SHALL process code efficiently.

Priority: Critical

#### Scenario: Large codebase
- **WHEN** analyzing 1000 lines of code
- **THEN** processing completes in under 1000ms

### Requirement: Reliability
The system SHALL handle malformed code gracefully.

Priority: Critical

#### Scenario: Syntax error in file
- **WHEN** a file contains syntax errors
- **THEN** the linter reports the parse error but does not crash
- **AND** continues analyzing other files

### Requirement: Compatibility
The system SHALL support Python 3.10+.

Priority: Critical

#### Scenario: Running on compatible version
- **WHEN** running on Python 3.10 or higher
- **THEN** the application starts and runs successfully