Ideation & Problem Definition
Define the core problem you are solving and explore different solution ideas. This is the creative stage where you shape the vision, clarify the “why,” and ensure the problem is worth solving.
Insights:
- Use GPT-5 if you have no clear idea or need creative direction.
- Claude-Sonnet-4 codes better once direction is set.
- Ask AI to list approaches before committing to an implementation.
- Let ChatGPT produce
context.md (project gist) and roadmap.md (long-term vision). - Play with different LLMs in Cursor — build experience on how to communicate with them (not every LLM is the same). Treat them like colleagues of different levels, creativity, insight, and skills.
Actions:
- Generate problem statement + initial features.
- Let AI propose multiple directions, then review and prune.
- Keep scope realistic for MVP.