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Playbook: Execution
Phase III: Ecosystem
Tool selection (Replit vs Cursor), 'Context Engineering', and the Launch Checklist. Translating intent into software.
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Tool Selection
Choose the right stack for the job.
| Tool | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replit Agent | Greenfield / No-Code | Zero setup, handles deployment | Locked ecosystem |
| Cursor | Pro / Existing Code | Deep context, best autocomplete | Local setup required |
| Bolt.new | Instant Web Apps | Fastest text-to-app | Cookie-cutter quality |
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Prompt Engineering
Treat prompts as 'Context Engineering'. Use the 'Executable Readme' strategy: create a spec.md file as the source of truth.
- Iterative Looping: Focus on one feature at a time.
- Role Definition: Instruct AI to act as 'Senior Engineer'.
- Error Handling: Feed stack traces back into the chat.
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12. Launching
Launch is a process, not an event.
1. Waitlist
Validation
Capture emails before building.
2. Soft Launch
Testing
Release to forgiving groups (Discord).
3. Directory
Traffic
Submit to AI directories.