

A 3-step AI coding workflow for solo founders | Ryan Carson (5x founder)
381 snips May 26, 2025
Ryan Carson, a five-time founder with two decades of experience, dives into leveraging AI for coding efficiency. He reveals a simple three-file system that transforms chaotic coding into a structured process. Carson discusses how to craft AI-generated product requirement documents that work effectively, using tools like Cursor for systematic feature building. He emphasizes the importance of context in speeding up AI development and explains how founders can create entire companies with minimal engineering teams.
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Patience is Key with AI
- Slow down to provide proper context for AI to solve your problem effectively.
- Rushing through context leads to inefficiencies, so patience speeds everything up.
Use 3-File System in Cursor
- Use a three-file system in Cursor to structure your AI coding process.
- Start with generating a PRD, then task lists, and finally work through tasks systematically.
Write PRDs for Junior Developers
- Writing PRDs as if for a junior developer helps AI produce understandable and implementable features.
- This approach balances detail with simplicity to match AI's comprehension.