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Week 2

The Build

Use a harness to create the first product while learning how to prompt, test, and get unstuck.

8 to 12 hoursA functioning prototype with a clear manual test checklist and a known set of missing pieces.

What this lesson covers

  • WorkflowSmall tasks beat giant prompts.
  • ContextGive the harness a product brief before code.
  • SpecBuild one path through the product.
  • VerificationTest behavior without reading code.
  • UnstickingWhen it breaks, preserve the facts.
  • BoundaryKnow what stays manual.

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