Question 1

What is a CLAUDE.md file and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

A CLAUDE.md file is a Markdown conventions file that Claude Code reads automatically when you start a session. It contains your project's folder structure, coding standards, naming conventions, and performance rules -  so Claude writes consistent code from the first prompt. standarx generates this file for you in under 3 minutes with a guided wizard for React and Next.js projects.

Question 2

How do I create cursor rules (.cursor/rules/*.mdc) for my project?

Accepted Answer

A .cursor/rules/*.mdc file tells Cursor's AI Composer exactly how to structure and write code for your project. With standarx, you select your framework (React or Next.js), choose a folder structure, toggle coding standards, and configure performance optimizations. The tool generates a clean .cursor/rules/*.mdc file you drop into your project root -  Cursor reads it automatically.

Question 3

Why does my AI coding assistant write messy or inconsistent code?

Accepted Answer

AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex produce inconsistent code because they don't know your project's specific conventions. Without explicit rules, the AI invents a different folder layout every time, mixes naming patterns, skips error handling, and ignores performance optimizations. The fix is giving your AI a conventions file (CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, or AGENTS.md) that defines what "good" means for your stack. standarx generates these files automatically.

Question 4

How do I stop AI from changing my folder structure every time?

Accepted Answer

AI coding agents change folder structures because they have no reference for your project's architecture. The solution is creating a rules file that explicitly defines your directory layout, what each folder is for, and how new files should be organized. standarx lets you configure a complete folder structure (with definitions for each directory), then generates a Markdown file your AI reads before writing any code -  ensuring consistent structure across every session.

Question 5

What coding standards should my AI agent follow for React and Next.js?

Accepted Answer

For React and Next.js projects, your AI agent should follow standards covering: named exports for components, TypeScript strict mode, proper error boundaries, semantic HTML, file size limits, import ordering, consistent naming conventions (PascalCase for components, camelCase for utilities), and accessibility (ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation). standarx provides a curated library of 30+ coding standards you can toggle on/off and customize, then generates a file your AI obeys.

Question 6

What is "vibe coding" and how do I fix problems with it?

Accepted Answer

Vibe coding is when you build with AI tools (like Cursor or Claude Code) without setting explicit rules -  you just "vibe" and let the AI decide everything. The problems: inconsistent folder structures, mixed coding patterns, missing optimizations, and unmaintainable code. The fix is giving your AI a conventions file before you start coding. standarx generates these files (CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, AGENTS.md) so your AI follows consistent standards from line one -  structured vibe coding.

AI Coding Rules Guides

Tool-Specific

Cursor Rules for Next.js App Router

Cursor Rules for TypeScript Projects

Cursor Rules for React Best Practices

CLAUDE.md Template for Next.js

CLAUDE.md Template for TypeScript

CLAUDE.md for React Projects

AGENTS.md Template and Examples

AGENTS.md vs CLAUDE.md -What's the Difference?

Problem-Solving

Fix: Cursor AI Using Wrong Folder Structure

AI Agent Ignores Your Coding Standards -Here's Why

Claude Code Not Following Rules -Fix It

How to Stop AI from Writing Bad Code

Framework Combos

Next.js App Router AI Agent Rules

React + TypeScript AI Coding Conventions

Next.js Folder Structure for AI Agents

Cursor Rules for shadcn/ui Projects

Zustand Conventions for AI Agents

How-To

How to Write Cursor Rules (.mdc format)

How to Create a CLAUDE.md File

How to Write an AGENTS.md File

.cursorrules vs .cursor/rules .mdc -What Changed?

AI Coding Standards -The Complete 2026 Guide

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