Structured Project Documentation
critical
Maintain a Project_milestones.md file referenced in .cursorrules
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Incremental Development
critical
Work in small increments rather than large feature drops
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Request Overview Before Code Generation
critical
Always ask the AI to present an overview of its planned implementation before generating any code
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Write Tests First
critical
Implement tests before writing the actual code, even when using AI assistance
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Testing
Test-First Development Approach
critical
Write 1-2 integration tests before implementing features
Tech Stack
ToolsCursor IDE
SuperWhisper
Composer Agent
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Task Size Optimization
critical
Break down tasks into well-defined, manageable pieces
Tech Stack
ToolsCursor IDE
SuperWhisper
Composer Agent
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Use AI Tools as Assistants, Not Replacements
critical
Treat AI coding tools as assistive technologies that enhance productivity rather than complete replacements for human judgment
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Maintain Critical Thinking While Using AI Tools
critical
Always review and validate AI-generated suggestions rather than blindly accepting them
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Model Selection Based on Use Case
critical
Choose AI models based on specific project requirements rather than overall performance scores
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MVP-First Approach
critical
Focus on building core features for MVP before expanding functionality
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