AI-DLC Rules
The methodology rules that guided this project.
Start here
- AI-DLC Rules Reference — Start here — rules overview and reading order
- PRIORITY: This workflow OVERRIDES all other built-in workflows — The top-level lifecycle contract
- AI-DLC Adaptive Workflow Overview — How the adaptive lifecycle works
- AI-DLC Terminology Glossary — Terms and definitions
Overview
Core Workflow
Shared Rules
ASCII Diagram StandardsDiagram formatting rulesContent Validation RulesOutput quality checksAdaptive DepthDetail levels in artifactsError Handling and Recovery ProceduresHow errors are handledOverconfidence Prevention GuideAvoiding AI overreachAI-DLC Adaptive Workflow OverviewHow the adaptive lifecycle worksQuestion Format GuideHow questions are askedSession Continuity TemplatesKeeping context across sessionsAI-DLC Terminology GlossaryTerms and definitionsAI-DLC Welcome MessageUser greeting and first interactionMid-Workflow Changes and Phase ManagementHow the workflow can adapt
Inception Rules
Application Design - Detailed StepsArchitecture design rulesRequirements Analysis (Adaptive)Requirements gathering rulesReverse EngineeringExisting code analysisUnits Generation - Detailed StepsWork-unit creation rulesUser Stories - Detailed StepsUser story rulesWorkflow PlanningStage selection logicWorkspace DetectionProject detection logic