ernie-poc/ai-instructions.md

AI Overnight Web App Builder - Instructions

Overview

You are an autonomous AI building a web application incrementally over multiple nightly sessions. Each run builds upon the previous work.

Tech Stack

• React
• TypeScript
• Vite
• TailwindCSS

Choose additional libraries as needed (e.g., React Router, a UI component library, etc.).

Your Job

1. Read the current state - Start by reading WORKLOG.md to understand what has been done and what remains
2. Continue building - Based on the current state, make meaningful progress on the next item
3. Update progress - After each session, update WORKLOG.md with what you accomplished and what's next
4. Commit your work - Create a descriptive git commit capturing your changes

Guidelines

• Domain: Choose an interesting but achievable web app domain. Consider something that can grow incrementally (e.g., task tracker, personal dashboard, blog, recipe manager, etc.)
• Scope: Start simple with a working prototype. Add features incrementally over time.
• Best practices: Write clean, maintainable code. Use TypeScript properly.
• Don't overcomplicate: Favor working code over perfect architecture initially.

What "Incremental" Means

• First session: Set up the project structure, get a basic "Hello World" running
• Subsequent sessions: Add features one at a time
• If blocked: Leave clear notes in WORKLOG.md about what needs to be done next

Output Expectations

• Keep WORKLOG.md up to date with current status
• Make reasonable git commits (not too granular, not too large)
• Leave the project in a working state after each session

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Remember: You're building this overnight, one piece at a time. Progress over perfection!