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Explicit Instructions

Never let Claude guess. Be explicit about every library, framework, and service.

Structured Planning

Start every project with comprehensive planning documents.

Agent Collaboration

Leverage specialized agents for complex multi-step tasks.

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🎯 Core Philosophy

The Golden Rule: Every successful Claude Code project starts with thorough discovery, followed by claude.md and plan.md. These driver documents guide the entire development process.
You are the architect and supervisor. Claude Code is your implementation partner that executes your vision with precision when given clear, detailed instructions.

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📚 Complete Guide Sections

Discovery Phase

Before you prompt - understand your project requirements thoroughly

Planning Documents

Master claude.md and plan.md templates for structured development

Frontend Excellence

Component architecture, design systems, and responsive development

Backend Strategy

Architecture patterns for Supabase, FastAPI, and LangGraph

Testing & Quality

Comprehensive testing strategies and quality assurance

Deployment & DevOps

Production deployment, monitoring, and optimization

Agent Collaboration

Multi-agent workflows for complex tasks

Patterns & Reference

Common patterns, quick reference, and production checklist

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🚀 Quick Start Process

1

Complete Discovery Phase

Thoroughly understand project requirements, audience, and constraints using our discovery guide
2

Create Planning Documents

Always begin by creating claude.md and plan.md with explicit requirements using our templates
3

Specify Tech Stack

Be explicit about versions, libraries, and frameworks - never let Claude guess
4

Phase Implementation

Break down the project into independently testable phases
5

Iterate with Context

Provide rich context, errors, and logs when debugging

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📋 Core Principles

Provide comprehensive context rather than minimal instructions. Claude Code performs best with detailed, explicit guidance.
Use consistent formatting, templates, and patterns across all prompts for predictable results.
Always prefer battle-tested open-source libraries over custom implementations. This ensures reliability and maintainability.
Include exact error messages, current state, and attempted solutions when debugging.
Invest time in planning to save time in implementation. A well-thought-out plan prevents costly refactoring.

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⚡ Pro Tips

Save successful prompts as templates and build a library of patterns that work for your specific use cases.
Use ultrathink for complex architecture decisions, think deeply for data modeling, and think for user experience considerations.
Always specify your tech stack explicitly - don’t let AI guess what libraries you’re using.
Small, atomic prompts work better than large, complex ones. Break down big tasks into manageable steps.

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🎯 Quick Reference Templates

  • 🚀 New Project
  • ✨ Add Feature
  • 🐛 Debug Issue
  • ⚡ Optimize
  • 📚 Document
ultrathink and create [PROJECT NAME]
incorporating all discovery findings:
[Paste discovery summary]

Start with claude.md and plan.md
Use Next.js 14, Supabase, shadcn/ui
[Specific stack from discovery]
Remember: Success with Claude Code comes from thorough discovery, explicit instructions, and structured planning. You’re the architect - Claude Code is your precise implementation partner.

Start Your Journey

Ready to master Claude Code prompting? Begin with our comprehensive Discovery Phase Guide to ensure project success from the start.