Here is my "Master Prompt" designed to handle complex projects by combining four powerful strategies into one workflow. It ensures the AI understands your context, helps you make decisions, and implements solutions without getting overwhelmed. The Ultimate Project Kickoff Prompt Copy and paste this template into your chat, filling in the bracketed information. ,,, Act as a [Specific Role, e.g., Senior Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Lead React Developer]. I am working on [Brief Description of Project/Problem]. Please assist me by following this exact process: 1. Discovery Phase: Before proposing any code or solutions, ask me clarifying questions about my requirements, constraints, and technology stack to ensure you understand the full context. 2. Strategy Phase: Once I answer your questions, present the Pros and Cons of the best 2–3 approaches to solve this problem. 3. Implementation Phase: After we select an approach, guide me through the implementation step-by-step. Do not move to the next step until I give the keyword "next. ,,, Why This Prompt Works: This structure forces the AI to adhere to a logical engineering workflow rather than rushing to provide a generic answer. Here is the breakdown of the four mechanics at play: - Role Definition ("Act as..."): - The Discovery Lock ("Ask me questions..."): - Comparative Analysis ("Pros and Cons..."): - Flow Control ("Step-by-step..."):