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Ralph Strategy - Iterative PRD-Driven Development with Claude

Ralph Strategy - Iterative PRD-Driven Development with Claude

A battle-tested approach for autonomous, iterative implementation of features using Claude Code. This strategy has been used to build a complete Telegram bot that negotiates static websites, accepts Stripe payments, and uses Claude Agent SDK to build and deliver sites.

Overview

The Ralph strategy uses a Product Requirements Document (PRD) in JSON format combined with a simple shell loop to let Claude autonomously implement features one at a time, maintaining context through a progress log.

Key Principles