Hey @pawlean — I was stressed for absolutely no reason. The issue? I didn’t understand the new workflow. Why? Because I didn’t read. Shame on me 
Once I actually took the time to read, understand, and do some simple research and verification (AI is very helpful here, by the way—breaking things down, checking updates, and explaining them in plain English), it clicked. This new update is actually better.
It compartmentalizes the workflow. Instead of one super long chat conversation—which can easily lead to confusion, errors, and frustration—you can work in focused, isolated chunks.
For example, you can say:
“Continue from main.
The site is live and working with the latest merged changes.
Environment variables are already configured and should not be modified unless explicitly requested.
Please analyze the existing codebase and project files to understand the current structure and data flow before making changes. Do not rely on prior chat history.
Provide your data sources if you have any. Determine your rules, and continue.”
The problem with one massive chat is that if you’re trying to fix a small issue from several steps back, it becomes much harder. With smaller, isolated changes merged into the main repo, you can localize the issue, work directly off that specific change, fix it, and—voilà—you’re back in business.
Another thing I’ve found helpful: before publishing, confirm the work. Have the AI explain what was accomplished. If something’s off, fix it, ask again, and move forward. You can even add something like:
“After implementing, tell me what was done, how it works, and confirm any rules or assumptions.”
Overall, I’m genuinely really happy with this workflow. It’s clearer, more controlled, and way less stressful once you actually understand how to use it.
IF ANYONE has questions, before freaking out, just ask — I have been through plenty of… unnecessary headache, due to a lack of understanding on my part.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.
-J