Vibe GuideCreate the project folder
A folder stores project files; its path tells you where it is.
Why this milestone?
Keep project files together so you can find them next time.
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0101Create a folder for the projectTo checkOpen this stepClose this step
01What do you need, and what should you keep?
A name for your project.
The confirmed location can be carried into the next step and leads to the same project.
02What will this step help you do?
Keep project files together so you can find them next time.
Understand it, then judge for yourself
What does this concept mean?
A folder stores project files; its path tells you where it is.
How would you decide in a different situation?
Where are the files actually stored?
See a reference answer
Identify the actual local path or web workspace and export options. Guide drafts are not the code directory.
Answer in your own words; if unsure, compare the explanation above and check it against your own project.
03What exactly should you do in this step?
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The file manager or web tool project list
Open Documents in Finder or File Explorer. For a web workspace, create a project in its project list instead.OpenClose
Afterwards, you should see: You have a dedicated place for this project.
For a local folder, press Shift+Command+N on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+N on Windows, type your project name and press Enter. In a web tool, enter the name in its new-project form and confirm; do not use a local-folder shortcut.OpenClose
Afterwards, you should see: The new folder or web workspace opens.
Copy the location into the template in section 07 and confirm it. On Mac select the folder and press Option+Command+C; on Windows copy its address bar. For a web workspace, record its name and URL.OpenClose
Afterwards, you should see: The confirmed location can be carried into the next step and leads to the same project.
Practice: personal journal (frontend + backend + database)
Use the same learning-journal project throughout this example. For your own project, compare applicable requirements without creating another project.
Create learning-journal in Documents. It is the practice project, not this guide repository.
- What should you see after this step?
- You know the full location and it does not contain another project.
- What should you do first if you get stuck?
- Inspect an existing folder; do not empty it. Use learning-journal-practice if necessary.
04Not sure how? Follow each action
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Open Documents in Finder or File Explorer. For a web workspace, create a project in its project list instead.
- What should you see after this action?
- You have a dedicated place for this project.
- What should you do if that result is missing?
- Do not reuse or empty an unrelated project folder.
For a local folder, press Shift+Command+N on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+N on Windows, type your project name and press Enter. In a web tool, enter the name in its new-project form and confirm; do not use a local-folder shortcut.
- What should you see after this action?
- The new folder or web workspace opens.
- What should you do if that result is missing?
- Inspect an existing same-named folder before reusing it.
Copy the location into the template in section 07 and confirm it. On Mac select the folder and press Option+Command+C; on Windows copy its address bar. For a web workspace, record its name and URL.
- What should you see after this action?
- The confirmed location can be carried into the next step and leads to the same project.
- What should you do if that result is missing?
- Use your own path; record its parent folder and name if needed.
05Words in this step
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Root directory ↗
The top directory of a filesystem or project hierarchy.
Distinguish the building entrance from a department entrance.
Absolute / Relative path ↗
A location measured from a root or current directory.
A full street address versus directions from here.
06How should you handle a problem here?
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Documents or the folder is missing
- Where should you look to understand the problem?
- Confirm you are in the computer’s file manager (Mac Finder / Windows File Explorer), not a browser file list.
- Follow these steps to resolve the problem
- Mac: Go → Documents. Windows: File Explorer → Documents. Find the existing folder rather than creating a duplicate.
- Expected recovery
- One definite project folder can be opened in the computer’s file manager.
Edit the template with actual material, confirm, then copy into the current project conversation. Mark unknowns as undecided and replace examples as needed.
Confirmed · personalized content ready to copy
I am at “Create a folder for the project”. Expected: The project folder/workspace opens and its real location is known.. Actual screen/error: [add here]. Inspect existing files first. Give one reversible action at a time, its location, and expected result. Do not recreate the project or delete existing work.07Material for this step (fill or copy)
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Fill your own material below, confirm it and check the result. Follow the actions above for when to give it to your tool. If reopening shows only the editor, review and confirm again to copy.
Edit the template below and confirm to prepare a copyable draft. Use it as directed by this step; sending it to AI is not required.
Confirmed · personalized content ready to copy
Folder name: [fill in]
Full location: [actual path]
Can it be opened: [result]
Existing files: [list or empty; retain existing files]Journal practice: fill or supplement this step
Use this as guidance for filling the template with your real information. Never copy example acceptance, costs, paths or test results.
Enter your own computer path rather than an author’s username or path.
08Check this before continuing
The project folder/workspace opens and its real location is known.
09What should you do if the expected result is missing?
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Do not reuse or empty an unrelated project folder.
Compare with an example (illustration, not your result)
book-club/ ← select this folder idea.md ← created by the “Prepare Git and project rules” milestone docs/ ← later documents
Examples and reference
Documents / learning-journal /
Words in this milestoneIn order of appearance; open for the full explanation
References for this milestone
Open these when the question arises; they are not extra required actions.
- Which AI tool and what budget?
Before starting, or when the current tool cannot perform the task.
- How can AI stay on task?
When sending a new task, requesting an edit or reporting an error.
My project material and backups
Material stays in this browser, not in project files or AI chat. Chinese and English template drafts are separate; project selection and progress are shared. Do not enter passwords or API keys here.
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Complete the actions in order; expand the matching checks and remedies if you get stuck.