gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

The DEF-A model is a practical framework for structuring human thinking in the AI era and systematically solving complex tasks.

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

Rules for using the DEF-A Development Framework with Cursor, an AI-assisted code editor. They analyze how to make long development instructions shorter, more practical, and easier to apply during coding.

not rated 12 1y ago A 5,921 tokens original MIT

gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A compact set of software-development rules built around Red-Green-Refactor, the TDD cycle of writing a failing test, making it pass, and then cleaning up the code. It also covers common frontend, backend, security, and infrastructure practices.

not rated 12 1y ago A 3,203 tokens original MIT

backend_rules

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of backend development rules covering technology choices, web APIs, databases, security, performance, errors, architecture, testing, and development tools. Backend code runs on servers and handles data and application logic.

not rated 12 1y ago A 1,050 tokens original MIT

core_rules

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of development rules combining a five-stage problem-solving framework with standards for readable, type-safe, secure, responsive, accessible, and testable code. The framework moves from defining and exploring a problem to formulating, applying, and assessing a solution.

not rated 12 1y ago A 1,895 tokens original MIT

defa_framework

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of rules for solving problems through five stages: define, explore, formulate, act, and assess. It is a general framework for analysing a problem, choosing an approach, applying it, and reviewing the result.

not rated 12 1y ago A 1,941 tokens original MIT

gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of rules for handling software errors, written as a Cursor editor rule. It classifies failures such as outages, data loss, security incidents, broken behavior, slow performance, and future risks, then assigns an investigation approach.

not rated 12 1y ago A 2,458 tokens original MIT

ethics_core

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of coding rules based on ethical principles such as equal respect, inclusive communication, and checking for bias. It is part of the DEF-A framework.

not rated 12 1y ago A 1,232 tokens original MIT

ethics_integration

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of Cursor rules for adding ethical checks throughout the stages of the DEF-A framework.

not rated 12 1y ago A 1,919 tokens original MIT

ethics_monitoring

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of Cursor rules for monitoring potentially harmful or biased language and reasoning in the DEF-A framework.

not rated 12 1y ago A 3,427 tokens original MIT

ethics_response

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of rules for adjusting responses to be fair, inclusive, understandable, and empathetic, including guidance for hiring and teamwork.

not rated 12 1y ago A 1,931 tokens original MIT

frontend_rules

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A frontend development guide for TypeScript, React, Vue, Next.js, Nuxt.js, CSS, accessibility, state management, testing, and performance.

not rated 12 1y ago A 896 tokens original MIT

gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A knowledge-management guide based on the SECI model, a framework for turning personal experience into shared, documented knowledge and practice.

not rated 12 1y ago A 2,945 tokens original MIT

gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of coding and documentation rules for using respectful, inclusive language in names, comments, documentation, and error messages.

not rated 12 1y ago A 2,187 tokens original MIT

prompt_templates

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of reusable Cursor prompt templates that organize project context, requests, reasoning stages, rules, quality standards, and output format.

not rated 12 1y ago A 1,590 tokens original MIT

rule_selector

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A rule-selection guide that matches words and request types to DEF-A stages, technical areas, and communication styles.

not rated 12 1y ago A 3,282 tokens original MIT

gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A set of rules for coordinating software teams of different sizes, including remote teams, through shared goals, roles, communication, and staged problem-solving.

not rated 12 1y ago A 3,278 tokens original MIT

testing_rules

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gaebalai/Cursor-DEF-A-Rule

Cursor rule Cursor

A testing guide covering TDD, where tests are written before code, and BDD, where expected behavior is described in Given-When-Then form.

not rated 12 1y ago A 1,891 tokens original MIT

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