## Rule Improvement Triggers
- New code patterns not covered by existing rules
- Repeated similar implementations across files
- Common error patterns that could be prevented
- New libraries or tools being used consistently
- Emerging best practices in the codebase
# Analysis Process:
- Compare new code with existing rules
- Identify patterns that should be standardized
- Look for references to external documentation
- Check for consistent error handling patterns
- Monitor test patterns and coverage
# Rule Updates:
- **Add New Rules When:**
- A new technology/pattern is used in 3+ files
- Common bugs could be prevented by a rule
- Code reviews repeatedly mention the same feedback
- New security or performance patterns emerge
- **Modify Existing Rules When:**
- Better examples exist in the codebase
- Additional edge cases are discovered
- Related rules have been updated
- Implementation details have changed
- **Example Pattern Recognition:**
```typescript
// If you see repeated patterns like:
const data = await prisma.user.findMany({
select: { id: true, email: true },
where: { status: 'ACTIVE' }
});
// Consider adding to [prisma.mdc](mdc:shipixen/.cursor/rules/prisma.mdc):
// - Standard select fields
// - Common where conditions
// - Performance optimization patterns
```
**Rule Quality Checks:**
- Rules should be actionable and specific
- Examples should come from actual code
- References should be up to date
- Patterns should be consistently enforced
## Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor code review comments
- Track common development questions
- Update rules after major refactors
- Add links to relevant documentation
- Cross-reference related rules
## Rule Deprecation
- Mark outdated patterns as deprecated
- Remove rules that no longer apply
- Update references to deprecated rules
- Document migration paths for old patterns
## Documentation Updates:
- Keep examples synchronized with code
- Update references to external docs
- Maintain links between related rules
- Document breaking changes
Follow [cursor-rules.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/cursor-rules.mdc) for proper rule formatting and structure.