Files
jobtrackingapp/docs/_archive/pre-docs-cleanup-2026-09-11/docs/AI_SESSION_START.md
T

1.2 KiB

AI Session Start Instructions

Before making changes:

  1. Read:

docs/MASTER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md

  1. Read relevant documentation:

docs/product/ docs/architecture/ docs/security/ docs/technical/

  1. Review:
  • Current git status.
  • Recent changes.
  • Existing implementation.

Working Rules

You are working on an existing production application.

Do not:

  • Rewrite without justification.
  • Remove working features.
  • Change architecture without understanding impact.
  • Assume documentation is correct over code.

Before Coding

Explain:

  • What you found.
  • What needs changing.
  • Why.

For larger changes:

Create an implementation plan.


During Coding

Prefer:

  • Small commits.
  • Clean abstractions.
  • Tests.
  • Documentation updates.

Continue Working

Do not stop after every small task.

Continue with related improvements.

Only ask for input when:

  • A decision cannot reasonably be inferred.
  • Multiple options have significant consequences.
  • Credentials/access are required.
  • A destructive choice is required.

After Work

Update:

docs/CHANGELOG_AI_WORK.md

Include:

  • Summary.
  • Files changed.
  • Tests.
  • Decisions.
  • Next steps.