arrow_backBack to Chapter

Module: 10 Minute Plan with Cursor

Interactive Module
infoYou're viewing as a guest — progress won't be saved. Sign in to track your progress.

10 Minute Plan with Cursor

Now Plan

Architecting the Solution

Now that you have a firm grasp of the 'Why' behind your NGO demo, it is time to transition from ideation to architecture. In Agentic Engineering, the planning phase is where the most critical decisions are made. Instead of jumping straight into creating fields or writing Apex, you will use Cursor as a Technical Architect to map out your implementation. This 10-minute sprint is strictly 'code-free'—your goal is to generate a comprehensive Implementation Blueprint that ensures your technical execution aligns perfectly with the 'Belief Moments' identified in your ideation.

Leveraging the Demo-Bootstrap Skill

During this phase, you will utilize the demo-bootstrap skill you built earlier. This skill is designed to ground Cursor in Salesforce best practices and NGO-specific requirements (like NPSP or Nonprofit Cloud schemas). By invoking this skill, you ensure that Cursor doesn't just suggest generic code, but instead proposes a solution that respects the unique constraints of the Salesforce platform. Key benefits of this structured planning include:

  • Reduced Technical Debt: Identifying standard objects that can be used before creating custom ones.
  • Consistency: Ensuring naming conventions and architectural patterns match Salesforce standards.
  • Narrative Alignment: Verifying that every technical component directly supports a demo requirement.

Remember: If you allow Cursor to start building before the plan is solid, you risk 'hallucinating' a solution that looks good but fails during the 20-minute build phase. The plan is your safety net.

Test Your Understanding

Complete this check to unlock the Discovery Checklist and Implementation Guide.

bolt

Knowledge Check

What is the primary rule of the 10-minute planning phase in this workshop?

How does the 'demo-bootstrap' skill assist in the planning phase?

What are the risks of skipping the planning phase in Agentic Engineering? (Select all that apply)

Discovery Milestones

lockCOMPLETE QUIZ TO UNLOCK
lock

Initialize the Technical Blueprint

Finish previous step to unlock

lock

Ask Cursor to Build a Plan

Finish previous step to unlock

lock

Technical Validation of Belief Moments

Finish previous step to unlock

lightbulb
Expert Guidance

Work through each milestone in sequence. Opening the Implementation Blueprint for each step will give you the production-ready patterns you need to apply the concept immediately.