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Defra AI in the SDLC Playbook

This playbook is a living document that aims to provide guidance on best practices for ways of working, tooling, and context-specific use cases for the use of AI in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tailored to Defra's unique needs and challenges.

Getting Started

This section outlines the core concepts of working with AI tools.

Important: It is crucial that you configure proper privacy settings as outlined in the Project Setup section. This keeps your sensitive information safe when working with AI tools.

Workflow Steps

  1. Workflow - A conceptual overview of getting started with AI development workflows.
  2. The Four Pillars - The foundations of consistent code generation.
  3. Project Setup - Define the foundational elements for the project, ensuring all necessary files, tools, and conventions are in place.

Next -> Workflow

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