Phase 3: Build Library of Standardized Prompts for Contributors

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Overview

Build a library of standardized prompts to assist contributors in formatting and validating new conference submissions. This will help both human and AI-assisted contributors format data consistently and catch common issues early.

Goals

• Create a set of example prompts for common contribution tasks
• Cover conference data submission, formatting, and validation scenarios
• Make prompts copy-paste friendly and clearly labeled
• Reduce friction for new contributors and AI-assisted workflows

Implementation Notes

• Store prompts in a dedicated location (e.g., docs/prompts/ or a section in CONTRIBUTING.md)
• Include prompts for:
  • Adding a new conference to current.yml
  • Moving a conference from current to past
  • Marking a conference as closed
  • Validating conference data before submission
  • Common formatting fixes
• Each prompt should reference the project guidelines and validation rules
• Test prompts with actual AI agents to ensure they produce consistent results
• Document when and how to use each prompt

Related

• Part of Phase 3: Developer Experience (DX) & AI Workflows
• Complements: Formatting Expectations issue
• Informed by: Conference Data Rules in AGENTS.md

Acceptance Criteria

• Prompts are documented and organized
• At least 5 key scenarios are covered
• Prompts reference AGENTS.md and validation rules
• Prompts are tested with AI workflows
• Contributors can easily find and use prompts

Resources

• ROADMAP.md Phase 3
• AGENTS.md Conference Data Rules
• .github/copilot-instructions.md for context