Templates: Copy-Paste Prompts That Work

These are the exact prompt templates used to build production-ready apps systematically. Each template saves hours by preventing common mistakes before they happen.

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Table of Contents

Planning Templates (Rounds 1-5)

• Round 1: Goal Statement Template

• Round 2: Requirements Clarification Template

• Round 3: Architecture Lock Template

• Round 4: Master Prompt Template

• Round 5: Phase Planning Template

Implementation Patterns

• Final Phase: Integration Check Template

Checklists

• Before Deploy Checklist

• After Deploy Checklist

Cursorrules

• .cursorrules: Next.js + Supabase + Tailwind

• .cursorrules: Python Flask + PostgreSQL

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How to Use These Templates

1. Copy the template for the round/phase you’re on

2. Replace placeholders with your project specifics

3. Paste into your AI tool (Cursor, Claude Code, ChatGPT)

4. Follow the structure - don’t skip sections

Each template saves hours by preventing common mistakes before they happen.