# PROJECT CHECKLIST - PRINT & USE FOR EVERY PROJECT

## 🎯 ONE-PAGE QUICK REFERENCE

**Print this page and check off items as you complete each project!**

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## PRE-PROJECT SETUP (ONE-TIME)

- [ ] Install GitHub Copilot OR Cursor AI
- [ ] Subscribe to ChatGPT Plus OR Claude Pro
- [ ] Bookmark `/home/user01/claude-test/AI_Tools_Prompt/` folder
- [ ] Read `START_HERE.md` and `README.md` (1 hour)
- [ ] Try 1-2 prompts on practice project

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## NEW PROJECT CHECKLIST

### ✅ PHASE 1: SETUP (30 minutes)

- [ ] Create new project folder: `mkdir /path/to/new-project`
- [ ] Copy template: `cp QUICK_START_TEMPLATE.md /project/PLAN.md`
- [ ] Fill in project details:
  - [ ] Project name
  - [ ] Business goal
  - [ ] Target completion time
  - [ ] Release date
  - [ ] Key features (list 3-5)

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### ✅ PHASE 2: REQUIREMENTS (1-2 hours)

- [ ] Open `AI_PROMPTS_LIBRARY.md`
- [ ] Copy **Prompt #1** (Requirements Generation)
- [ ] Customize with YOUR project details
- [ ] Paste in ChatGPT/Claude
- [ ] Execute prompt
- [ ] Save output to `/project/REQUIREMENTS.md`
- [ ] **Time saved: 8-16 hours ✓**

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### ✅ PHASE 3: ARCHITECTURE (2-4 hours)

- [ ] Use **Prompt #2** (Technology Stack)
- [ ] Save output to `/project/ARCHITECTURE.md`
- [ ] Use **Prompt #7** (Database Design)
- [ ] Save output to `/project/DATABASE_SCHEMA.md`
- [ ] Use **Prompt #8** (API Design)
- [ ] Save output to `/project/API_SPEC.md`
- [ ] **Time saved: 24-40 hours ✓**

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### ✅ PHASE 4: BACKEND DEVELOPMENT (6-12 hours)

- [ ] Use **Prompt #3** (Backend Code Generation)
- [ ] Fill in framework (Express/Django/ASP.NET/etc.)
- [ ] List all features to implement
- [ ] Execute prompt
- [ ] Save code to `/project/backend/`
- [ ] Install dependencies
- [ ] Run initial tests
- [ ] Fix any issues (use **Prompt #16** if needed)
- [ ] **Time saved: 40-80 hours ✓**

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### ✅ PHASE 5: FRONTEND DEVELOPMENT (6-12 hours)

- [ ] Use **Prompt #5** (Frontend Code Generation)
- [ ] Fill in framework (React/Vue/Angular/etc.)
- [ ] List all pages/components needed
- [ ] Execute prompt
- [ ] Save code to `/project/frontend/`
- [ ] Install dependencies
- [ ] Run development server
- [ ] Test all pages
- [ ] **Time saved: 40-80 hours ✓**

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### ✅ PHASE 6: TESTING (2-4 hours)

- [ ] Use **Prompt #10** (Comprehensive Test Suite)
- [ ] Execute prompt
- [ ] Save tests to `/project/tests/`
- [ ] Run unit tests: `npm test` or equivalent
- [ ] Run integration tests
- [ ] Run E2E tests (if generated)
- [ ] Verify test coverage > 90%
- [ ] Fix failing tests
- [ ] **Time saved: 24-60 hours ✓**

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### ✅ PHASE 7: DEVOPS & DEPLOYMENT (1-2 hours)

- [ ] Use **Prompt #11** (CI/CD Pipeline)
- [ ] Choose platform (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/etc.)
- [ ] Execute prompt
- [ ] Save to `/project/.github/workflows/` or equivalent
- [ ] Commit code to repository
- [ ] Verify CI pipeline runs
- [ ] Set up staging environment
- [ ] Set up production environment
- [ ] Configure monitoring
- [ ] **Time saved: 16-32 hours ✓**

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### ✅ PHASE 8: DOCUMENTATION (1-2 hours)

- [ ] Use **Prompt #15** (Complete Documentation)
- [ ] Execute prompt
- [ ] Save to `/project/docs/`
- [ ] Generate API documentation
- [ ] Generate user guides
- [ ] Generate developer guides
- [ ] Set up documentation site (if needed)
- [ ] **Time saved: 16-40 hours ✓**

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### ✅ PHASE 9: PRODUCTION LAUNCH

- [ ] Final code review (use **Prompt #17** if needed)
- [ ] Run all tests one more time
- [ ] Deploy to production
- [ ] Run smoke tests on production
- [ ] Monitor for errors (first 24 hours)
- [ ] Announce launch! 🎉

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### ✅ PHASE 10: POST-LAUNCH TRACKING

- [ ] Copy `PRODUCTIVITY_DASHBOARD.md` to project
- [ ] Fill in time tracking data:
  - [ ] Human hours per phase
  - [ ] Traditional time estimated
  - [ ] Calculate productivity multiplier
- [ ] Document lessons learned
- [ ] Share results with team
- [ ] Celebrate success! 🚀

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## QUICK DECISION TREE

```
What do I need?                  Use Prompt #

Requirements & specs       →        1
Tech stack decision        →        2
Backend code               →        3
Frontend code              →        5
Database schema            →        7
API endpoints              →        8
Complete tests             →       10
CI/CD pipeline             →       11
Security implementation    →       13
Performance optimization   →       14
Documentation              →       15
Debug a bug                →       16
Code review                →       17
Production incident        →       19
```

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## TIME TRACKING SUMMARY

| Phase | Your Time | Traditional | Multiplier |
|-------|-----------|-------------|------------|
| Requirements | ____ | 16h | ___x |
| Architecture | ____ | 40h | ___x |
| Backend | ____ | 80h | ___x |
| Frontend | ____ | 80h | ___x |
| Testing | ____ | 60h | ___x |
| DevOps | ____ | 32h | ___x |
| Documentation | ____ | 40h | ___x |
| **TOTAL** | **____** | **348h** | **___x** |

**Target Multiplier:** 10-15x
**Your Achievement:** ___x

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## QUALITY GATES (DO NOT SKIP!)

Before considering project "done":

- [ ] All tests passing (unit, integration, E2E)
- [ ] Test coverage > 90%
- [ ] No critical security vulnerabilities
- [ ] API response time < 200ms (p95)
- [ ] Frontend performance score > 90
- [ ] Documentation complete
- [ ] CI/CD pipeline working
- [ ] Deployed to production successfully
- [ ] Monitoring and alerts configured
- [ ] Zero critical bugs in first 24 hours

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## TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST

If something goes wrong:

- [ ] Did you provide enough context in prompt?
- [ ] Did you customize prompt for YOUR project?
- [ ] Did you copy the FULL prompt from library?
- [ ] Have you tried using **Prompt #16** (Debug & Fix)?
- [ ] Did you run the tests AI generated?
- [ ] Have you reviewed the `IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md`?
- [ ] Have you checked `PRACTICAL_EXAMPLES.md` for similar scenarios?

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## SUCCESS INDICATORS

**Week 1:**
- [ ] Completed 1 small project using framework
- [ ] Achieved 3-5x productivity
- [ ] Comfortable using 5+ prompts

**Month 1:**
- [ ] Completed 1 medium project using framework
- [ ] Achieved 8-10x productivity
- [ ] Created 3+ custom prompts

**Month 3:**
- [ ] Completed 3+ projects using framework
- [ ] Achieving 10-15x productivity consistently
- [ ] Teaching others the system

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## EMERGENCY CONTACTS

| Issue | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| AI code not working | Use Prompt #16 (Debug) |
| Production bug | Use Prompt #19 (Incident) |
| Need help understanding framework | Read IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md |
| Need to see examples | Read PRACTICAL_EXAMPLES.md |
| Want visual guide | Read VISUAL_WORKFLOW.md |

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## NOTES SECTION

**Project:** _________________________________

**What worked well:**
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

**What to improve next time:**
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

**Custom prompts created:**
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

**Productivity multiplier achieved:** _____ x

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## CELEBRATION CHECKLIST 🎉

After project completion:

- [ ] Calculate total time saved
- [ ] Update productivity dashboard
- [ ] Share success story with team
- [ ] Document lessons learned
- [ ] Add to portfolio
- [ ] Take a well-deserved break!
- [ ] Start planning next project! 🚀

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**Print this checklist and keep it visible during your project!**

**Location of all files:** `/home/user01/claude-test/AI_Tools_Prompt/`

**Next action:** Check the first box and start your project NOW!
