Frequently asked questions

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🌍 Language pair / Par de idioma

• English: 05-faq.md
• Español: ../es/05-preguntas-frecuentes.md

🗣️ Friendly prompt (copy/paste)

Use this when you are not technical and want the AI to do setup + guidance end-to-end:

Using https://github.com/juanklagos/spec-driven-development-template, create everything needed to carry out my project end-to-end.
My project is: [describe your project in plain language].

If my project is new, initialize it with this template and GitHub Spec Kit.
If my project already exists, adapt it to idea/specs/bitacora without breaking current behavior.
Guide me step by step for my level (beginner/intermediate/advanced), using simple language.
Do not skip specification, plan, tasks, refinement trace, logbook, and validation.

[!TIP] For startup instructions and prompts, use:

• AI_START_HERE.md
• Prompt matrix
• Validated prompt bank

Can I code without a specification?

No. This standard does not allow it.

Can I have multiple active specifications?

Yes, but one primary active specification is recommended.

What happens if I skip logs?

Traceability is lost and the process quality drops.

Does this replace project management tools?

Not necessarily. It can work together with boards and issue trackers.

Is this useful for small projects?

Yes. It helps prevent disorder in small projects too.

💡 Quick tips

• Start from a simple one-paragraph project description.
• Ask the AI to confirm the active spec before coding.
• Close every session with validation and a clear next step.

📊 Visual flow

flowchart LR
  A["Project idea"] --> B["Spec approved"]
  B --> C["Plan aligned"]
  C --> D["Tasks prioritized"]
  D --> E["Implementation"]
  E --> F["Validation + Logbook"]