self_improve

Rule Improvement Triggers:

• New code patterns not covered by existing rules
• Repeated similar implementations across files
• Common error patterns that could be prevented
• New libraries or tools being used consistently
• Emerging best practices in the codebase

Analysis Process:

• Compare new code with existing rules
• Identify patterns that should be standardized
• Look for references to external documentation
• Check for consistent error handling patterns
• Monitor test patterns and coverage

Rule Updates:

• Add New Rules When:

  • A new technology/pattern is used in 3+ files
  • Common bugs could be prevented by a rule
  • Code reviews repeatedly mention the same feedback
  • New security or performance patterns emerge

• Modify Existing Rules When:

  • Better examples exist in the codebase
  • Additional edge cases are discovered
  • Related rules have been updated
  • Implementation details have changed

Example Pattern Recognition:

// If you see repeated patterns like:
const data = await prisma.user.findMany({
  select: { id: true, email: true },
  where: { status: 'ACTIVE' }
});

// Consider adding to [prisma.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/prisma.mdc):
// - Standard select fields
// - Common where conditions
// - Performance optimization patterns

Rule Quality Checks:

• Rules should be actionable and specific
• Examples should come from actual code
• References should be up to date
• Patterns should be consistently enforced

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor code review comments
• Track common development questions
• Update rules after major refactors
• Add links to relevant documentation
• Cross-reference related rules

Rule Deprecation:

• Mark outdated patterns as deprecated
• Remove rules that no longer apply
• Update references to deprecated rules
• Document migration paths for old patterns

Documentation Updates:

• Keep examples synchronized with code
• Update references to external docs
• Maintain links between related rules
• Document breaking changes Follow cursor_rules.mdc for proper rule formatting and structure.