Appendix

This section contains supporting materials and reference information for the Defra AI SDLC Playbook.

What’s included

Prompt Library

A collection of tested prompts for different stages of the development lifecycle. These prompts help you get consistent results from AI tools.

Rules for AI

Configuration files and coding standards that help AI tools generate consistent, high-quality code that follows Defra conventions.

Defra Approved Tools

The official list of AI tools approved for use across Defra, with guidance on privacy settings and compliance.

Contributing

How to contribute to this playbook and help improve it for the Defra community.

How to use these resources

Start with the Defra Approved Tools to make sure you’re using compliant AI tools. Then set up your Rules for AI to ensure consistent code generation. Finally, use the Prompt Library to get better results from your AI tools.

The Contributing guide shows you how to share your own prompts, rules, and improvements with the wider Defra community.