Prompt
The AI coding assistant prompt that catches scope creep before it becomes a rebuild
A spec-review prompt for assumptions, acceptance criteria, minimal diff, and test plan.
What this solves
AI coding agents often expand scope when requirements are vague. This prompt makes the assistant identify the smallest safe change.
Test input
Task: add membership preview to a single-file landing page without changing existing layout.
Reusable asset
Before coding, list assumptions, files affected, minimal change set, explicit non-goals, acceptance checks, and rollback plan. Refuse unnecessary rewrites.
Expected output
A disciplined implementation brief that prevents accidental rebuilds and keeps code changes auditable.
Limits and notes
This does not replace tests. It improves scope control before execution.