CREATE PHASE

SYSTEMATIC IMPLEMENTATION

PURPOSE

Your ANALYZE blueprint is ready - now let's turn it into working code. Your AI assistant will help you implement each user story, handling the complex technical details while you focus on bringing your vision to life.

Start Small

Begin with the core functionality. Get something working, then expand. Perfect is the enemy of shipped.

Iterate Quickly

Build, test, refine. Each cycle makes your solution better. Ship early, ship often.

Stay Organized

Clean code, clear structure, consistent patterns. Good organization speeds up development.

IMPLEMENTATION WORKFLOW

Follow this proven workflow for efficient development:

  1. Setup Project Structure
    • Initialize repository (AI can help with git commands)
    • Set up development environment
    • Install core dependencies
    • Create basic file structure
  2. Build Core Features
    • Start with the most important user story
    • Create minimal working version
    • Test basic functionality
    • Commit working code frequently
  3. Add Supporting Features
    • Authentication and authorization
    • Data persistence
    • Error handling
    • UI polish and responsiveness
  4. Optimize and Refine
    • Performance improvements
    • Code cleanup and refactoring
    • Security hardening
    • Documentation

AI COLLABORATION TIPS

Transform your clear requirements into clean code:

Clear Communication

  • Be Specific - "Add a login form" → "Add a login form with email/password fields, validation, and forgot password link"
  • Provide Context - Share relevant code, file structure, and dependencies
  • Ask for Explanations - Understand the code AI generates so you can maintain it

Incremental Development

  • Build one feature at a time
  • Test each addition before moving on
  • Keep a working version at all times
  • Use version control to track progress

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Over-engineering - Start simple, add complexity only when needed
  • Ignoring errors - Fix issues immediately, they compound quickly
  • Skipping tests - Basic tests save hours of debugging (AI can write them!)
  • Poor naming - Use descriptive names, future you will thank you

CREATE TEMPLATE

CREATE Phase - Get Unstuck, Stay Moving

Phase 3 of 5 | START -> ANALYZE -> CREATE -> EVALUATE -> COMMIT

Never get stuck again. When you hit a wall, CREATE gives you working solutions that fit YOUR codebase, use YOUR patterns, and come with tests to verify they work.

NEXT STEPS

What you built from ANALYZE: Each user story is now a working feature

  1. Test everything - Basic tests save debugging time (AI can help write them)
  2. Commit often - Version control is your safety net
  3. Document as you go - Future you will thank you

Ready for EVALUATE when: Your core features work and you can demo the basic functionality

Phase 3 of 5 - Time to polish and optimize

CONTINUE TO EVALUATE