Cursor Rule: Bulk Processing

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2description: Rules for heavy tasks optimization
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6# Cursor Heavy Tasks Optimization Rules
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8## Core Principles
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10Work directly and efficiently. Complete tasks in the most straightforward way possible without adding unnecessary complexity or intermediate steps.
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12## File Operations
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14Update files one at a time in sequential order. Never create scripts, automation tools, or batch processors to handle file updates.
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16Make direct edits to each file. Open, modify, save. Repeat for the next file.
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18When updating multiple files, work through them systematically in a logical order (alphabetical, by directory structure, or by dependency order).
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20Avoid creating helper utilities or migration scripts. The overhead of creating and maintaining these tools exceeds the benefit for most tasks.
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22## Batch Processing
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24Process related changes in batches by type, not by creating automation.
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26Example: If updating imports across 20 files, update all imports in file 1, then all imports in file 2, etc. Don't create a script to find and replace imports.
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28Group similar edits mentally and apply them consistently across files, but execute them manually.
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30## Task Breakdown
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32Break large refactoring tasks into logical chunks: files in one directory, then another directory, then another.
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34Complete one chunk fully before moving to the next. Don't partially update everything.
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36When updating 50+ files, consider breaking the work into multiple sessions rather than creating automation.
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38## No Script Creation Policy
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40Never suggest creating Python scripts, Node.js scripts, or shell scripts to automate repetitive file changes.
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42Never suggest creating temporary utilities, helpers, or tools to process multiple files.
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44Never propose regex-based find-and-replace scripts across the codebase.
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46The exception: Build tools, linters, or formatters that are permanent parts of the project infrastructure.
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48## Efficiency Without Automation
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50Use your text editing capabilities directly. You can see and modify multiple files efficiently without scripts.
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52Leverage pattern recognition to work faster, but still process files individually.
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54Keep track of progress mentally or through comments in chat, not through generated checklists or tracking scripts.
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56## When Working with Many Files
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58For 5-10 files: Update them all directly, one by one.
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60For 10-30 files: Update them in batches of 5-10, taking breaks between batches.
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