Build at the Speed of Thought.
LightningDev is the AI-native methodology for modern teams. Ditch the slow ceremonies of Agile and embrace a continuous flow of creation, powered by AI as your core collaborator.
Why Change? The Old Way is Broken.
In an AI-powered world, rigid sprints, siloed roles, and lengthy planning cycles are anchors holding you back.
Extreme Velocity
Go from idea to deployed feature in hours, not weeks. AI generates the first draft, you provide the genius. This is beyond "fast," it's instantaneous.
Unified Creation
Code, design, and copy are born together from the same prompt. No more handoffs or misinterpretations. Create a coherent experience from the start.
AI as a Colleague
Treat generative AI as a tireless, creative partner. Your role evolves from typist to architect, from writer to editor, from painter to art director.
The Lightning Loop
1. Intent
2. Generate
3. Shape
4. Test
5. Release
6. Observe
7. Learn
A continuous, timebox-free cycle. Intent flows to learning and back again, sometimes in minutes. This is the engine of relentless progress.
The Lightning Manifesto
Our guiding principles for building in the new era.
AI as Colleague. We partner with intelligent systems; we do not merely operate tools.
Flow Over Ceremony. Continuous movement of ideas beats scheduled rituals.
Whole Experience. Code, visuals, and words are inseparable aspects of the product.
Prompts Are Plans. A clear prompt replaces detailed specifications.
Learning Velocity. The rate at which we discover truth outranks the volume we ship.
Collective Making. Anyone may generate, edit, and release; titles do not gate creation.
How to Start Your First Loop
LightningDev is about action. But smart action starts with a solid foundation. Here's your "Phase 0".
Define Core Intent & Guardrails
Before you write a single prompt, get clear on the "why". What problem are you solving? Then, establish your initial "guardrails"—the basic rules for your project. This isn't a massive design doc; it's a lightweight starter kit.
- Initial Requirements: Write 1-3 sentences describing the user's core need.
- Design System Basics: Define your primary colors, typography, and core button style. Keep it simple.
- Technical Stack: Decide on the main technologies.
Craft Your First Intent Prompts
Translate your Core Intent into actionable prompts for your AI partner. This is where the magic begins. Create separate, but related, prompts for the initial user experience.
// For the Engineer
"Create a React component for a user signup page with fields for email and password. Use Tailwind CSS for styling. On submit, send the data to a '/api/signup' endpoint."
// For the Designer/Copywriter
"Design a clean, encouraging signup form. Headline: 'Start Your Journey'. Sub-text: 'Create an account to unlock all features.' Button text: 'Create Account'. Use a modern, friendly tone."
Spin the Loop!
You're ready. Take your prompts, Generate the first draft, Shape it with your team, Test it, and Release it. Your goal is to get to the Observe and Learn phases as fast as humanly (and artificially) possible.
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