Application Developer Partner

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Mastering the Claude Code Development Protocol

Repeatable AI January 2026

Application Developer Partner Training

Understand the business case for ADP

Learn the 5-checkpoint methodology

Master the critical rules

Start using ADP immediately

Duration: 60 minutes

Format: Interactive presentation + hands-on demo

Your Takeaway: Production-ready skills to reduce deliverable costs by 69%

02

The Problem We're Solving

Development Without Structure

Current State:

Inconsistent methodologies
Frequent anti-patterns
High rework rates (30-50%)
Unpredictable costs (±45% variance)
Quality issues slip through

The Cost:

Average deliverable: $2,790
Higher than necessary: 64%
Rework adds: 50% to costs
Manager frustration
Developer burnout

This is expensive and unnecessary.

03

The Solution

Application Developer Partner

A systematic approach to development that:

Enforces proven methodology
Prevents anti-patterns automatically
Tracks production costs accurately
Ensures first-time quality
Reduces deliverable costs 69%

Powered by:

Claude Opus 4.5 (80.9% SWE-bench - industry leading)

5 proven checkpoints

Automated quality gates

Real-time AI guidance

04

The Business Case

Financial Impact

Per Developer (10 deliverables/quarter)

Before ADP:

$111,600/year in production costs
High variance, frequent rework

After ADP + Opus 4.5:

$34,600/year in production costs
$77,000/year cost reduction per developer

Team of 10 Developers

$770,000 Annual Deliverable Cost Reduction

P&L Impact:

COGS reduction: 69%

Gross margin improvement: +15.4 percentage points

Direct to bottom line

05

ROI Summary

The Numbers

Metric	Value
Investment	$1,000 (one-time training)
Annual Return	$770,000 (10 developers)
ROI	76,900%
Payback Period	4 productive hours
Cost Reduction per Deliverable	69%
Quality Improvement	Zero rework cycles

This is not about speed. This is about production cost reduction.

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What is a Deliverable?

Understanding Cost, Not Time

Remember:

Companies don't pay for time (that's an illusion)
Companies pay for deliverables produced
Time is a proxy measurement for cost

Deliverable Cost Formula:

Production Hours × Hourly Rate = Deliverable Cost

Our Metric:

Not "time saved"
Deliverable cost reduction
Shows up on P&L as COGS reduction
Flows to EBITDA

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The 5 Checkpoints Overview

Your Development Roadmap

1

Problem Definition

15-30 min

→ Define what you're building clearly

2

Custom Slash Command

1-2 hours 🔴 CRITICAL

→ Build and test the foundation

3

Feature Advancement Decision

30 min

→ Decide: Skill, MCP, Sub-agent, or stay with command

4

Advanced Feature Build

4-6 hours

→ Build it right: compose, don't reimplement

5

Integration & Testing

2-3 hours

→ Quality assurance and completion

Total: ~10 hours estimated per feature

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Checkpoint 1 - Problem Definition

Your Foundation (15-30 minutes)

Why It Matters:

Vague requirements → $200-500 in rework
Clear definition upfront → 20-30% cost reduction

Required Deliverables:

Problem statement (clear and scoped)
Input/output specification
Success criteria (measurable)
Context requirements
User interaction model

Quality Gate:

Problem clearly scoped ✓
Success criteria measurable ✓
Context requirements realistic ✓

AI Guidance: "Take time to clearly articulate. Vague requirements lead to rework."

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Checkpoint 2 - Custom Slash Command

The Foundation - ALWAYS START HERE (1-2 hours)

🔴 THE MOST CRITICAL RULE

"The prompt is the fundamental unit of knowledge work."

What This Means:

Custom slash commands are your foundation
NEVER skip to skills
Always validate with a slash command first
Skills build on prompts, not replace them

Required Deliverables:

Working slash command(s)
Tested with real scenarios
Prompt engineering documented
Edge cases identified
Performance validated

Cost Impact: Skipping this costs $500-1,500 in wrong architecture

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Why Slash Commands First?

The Anti-Pattern

WRONG: Skip to Skills

Developer thinks: "I'll just build a skill, it's faster"

Result:

Built wrong architecture
6-8 hours wasted
$800-1,500 cost overrun
Manager forces rework

RIGHT: Start with Slash Command

Developer builds slash command first
Tests it thoroughly (20 minutes)
Validates approach works
THEN decides if skill needed

Result:

Correct architecture validated
Reusable primitives created
Zero rework
51% cost reduction

The app FORCES you to do this correctly.

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Checkpoint 3 - Feature Decision

Use the Decision Tree (30 minutes)

The Questions:

Is this a one-off task?

→ YES: Stay with slash command

→ NO: Continue...

Does it need automation/recurring use?

→ NO: Stay with slash command

→ YES: Consider skill

Is it an external service?

→ YES: Use MCP server

→ NO: Continue...

Needs parallel execution?

→ YES: Use sub-agent

→ NO: Likely a skill

Required: Peer review of your decision

Cost Impact: Wrong choice = $900 wasted per feature

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Checkpoint 4 - Advanced Feature Build

Compose, Don't Reimplement (4-6 hours)

🔴 CRITICAL RULE #2

"Compose, don't reimplement."

What This Means:

DON'T DO THIS:

# Skill with 300 lines of reimplemented logic

Instructions:
1. Parse input
2. Build SQL query
3. Execute query
4. Format results
[... 296 more lines ...]

DO THIS:

# Skill that composes slash commands

Instructions:
Use slash command tool: /query-select
Use slash command tool: /format-results

Cost Impact: Proper composition saves $1,100+ per feature

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Why Composition Matters

Reusability & Maintainability

Reimplementation:

300 lines in skill
Can't use parts independently
Change requires editing skill
Hard to test
High maintenance burden
$1,100 extra cost per feature

Composition:

50 lines in skill
Slash commands reusable everywhere
Change once, affects all uses
Easy to test (unit testable)
Low maintenance burden
Saves $1,100 per feature

The app DETECTS reimplementation and warns you.

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Checkpoint 5 - Integration & Testing

Final Quality Assurance (2-3 hours)

Required Deliverables:

Unit tests passing
Integration tests passing
Context window impact assessed
Performance benchmarked
Documentation reviewed

Quality Gate:

All tests pass ✓
Code coverage > 80% ✓
Documentation complete ✓

What This Prevents:

Issues caught here: $0 to fix
Issues caught in production: $500-2,500 to fix

Cost Impact: Quality gates prevent $2,500 in production issues

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The 3 Critical Rules

Memorize These

1️⃣

The Prompt is Everything

"The prompt is the fundamental unit of knowledge work."

Always start with custom slash command
Never skip to skills
Validate approach first

2️⃣

Compose, Don't Reimplement

Use existing slash commands in skills
Don't rewrite logic
Compose primitives
Build modular, reusable code

3️⃣

Quality Gates Save Money

$5,600+ prevented per feature

Don't fight the gates
Complete all deliverables
Fix issues early (cheap) not late (expensive)

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Claude 4.5 Opus - Your AI Partner

Industry-Leading Capabilities

Performance:

80.9% on SWE-bench Verified (industry leading)
Outperforms all competing models
Scored higher than any human candidate

Effort Parameter:

Low/Medium/High computational effort
Medium: 76% fewer tokens than Sonnet 4.5
You control cost/quality trade-off

New Features:

Infinite Chats: No conversation limits
Plan Mode: User-editable planning
Enhanced Computer Use: Desktop automation

Result: Additional 15% cost reduction vs Sonnet 4.5

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Effort Parameter Strategy

Cost Control Per Checkpoint

Checkpoint	Recommended Effort	Why
CP1: Problem Definition	Low	Fast iteration
CP2: Slash Commands	Medium	Quality balance
CP3: Feature Decision	High	Critical choice
CP4: Feature Build	Medium-High	Complexity-dependent
CP5: Testing	High	Thorough QA

Cost Impact:

Medium effort: 76% token reduction
High effort: 50% of Sonnet tokens, better quality
Smart selection: Additional $6,000/year savings per developer

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Using the Application

Quick Walkthrough

Step 1

Initialize Project

Project name
Description
Developer name
Click "Start Project"

Step 2

Work Through Checkpoints

Start checkpoint (time tracking begins)
Complete deliverables (check off as you go)
AI provides guidance
Complete checkpoint (quality gate runs)

Step 3

Track Your Progress

Real-time cost tracking
Variance from estimates
Efficiency score (improves over time)
Quality gates passed

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Tooltips - Your Built-In Guide

30+ Tooltips Everywhere

How to Use:

Look for dotted underlines
Hover your mouse over any element
Wait 0.5 seconds
Tooltip appears with explanation

Key Tooltips:

                            Pro Tip: Hover over EVERYTHING with a dotted underline. That's your inline documentation.
                        

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Quality Gates - Your Safety Net

Preventing Costly Mistakes

What They Do:

Block progression until requirements met
Catch issues during development (cheap)
Prevent issues in production (expensive)

Example: Incomplete Deliverables

⚠️ Quality Gate Failed

Cannot proceed to next checkpoint

Missing Requirements:

Success criteria not defined
Context requirements incomplete

Action Required:

Complete success criteria
Finish context requirements

Cost Prevention: $5,600+ per feature

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Learn From Others' Errors

Mistake #1: Skipping Checkpoint 2 (slash commands)

Cost: $800-1,500 in rework

Mistake #2: Converting everything to skills

Cost: $300-600 per unnecessary skill

Mistake #3: Reimplementing in skills

Cost: $1,100+ per feature in maintenance

Mistake #4: Ignoring quality gates

Cost: $500-2,500 when issues reach production

Mistake #5: Not using tooltips

Cost: Time wasted, incorrect implementation

Mistake #6: Thinking in "time saved" not deliverable costs

Cost: Misunderstanding of business value

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Your First Project - Success Metrics

What "Good" Looks Like

First Try (Typical Results)

Metric	Expected
Deliverable Cost Variance	±20%
Efficiency Score	75-85
Quality Gates Passed	5/5
Rework Required	0 hours
Protocol Compliance	100%
Cost Reduction	50-60%

After 6 Months

Metric	Target
Deliverable Cost Variance	±5%
Efficiency Score	95+
Quality Gates Passed	5/5
Rework Required	0 hours
Protocol Compliance	100%
Cost Reduction	65-70%

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Continuous Improvement

Your Learning Curve

Month 1

Learning the process

Efficiency score: 75-85
Variance: ±20%
Getting used to checkpoints

Month 3

Process mastery

Efficiency score: 85-91
Variance: ±9%
Checkpoints feel natural

Month 6

Optimization

Efficiency score: 95+
Variance: ±4%
Estimating like a pro

The App Helps You Improve:

Tracks variance patterns
Identifies bottlenecks
Builds estimation accuracy
Provides historical data

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Team Rollout Plan

4-Week Implementation

Week 1 Pilot (2 developers)

Complete this training
Start first projects with ADP
Document learnings
Measure cost reduction

Week 2 Expand (50% of team)

Share pilot results
Train additional developers
Standardize practices
Monitor metrics

Week 3 Full Deployment

Train remaining developers
Update all workflows
Establish best practices
Celebrate wins

Week 4 Optimization

Analyze first month data
Refine effort parameter strategy
Share success stories
Document improvements

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Manager's Dashboard

What Leadership Sees

Real-Time Visibility:

Protocol compliance: 100%
Quality gates passed: X/5
Production cost variance: ±X%
Efficiency score: XX/100
Deliverable cost: $XXX vs $XXX estimated

Monthly Reports:

Cost reduction by developer
Average efficiency scores
Quality gate pass rates
Bottleneck identification
Estimation accuracy trends

Annual Business Case:

Total deliverable cost reduction
P&L impact (COGS reduction)
Gross margin improvement
ROI achievement

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Integration with Existing Workflows

Fits Into Your Current Process

Before ADP:

Requirement Developer builds Code review Deploy

With ADP:

Requirement ADP guides developer through 5 checkpoints Quality-assured deliverable Fast code review Deploy

Key Changes:

More structure during development
Quality gates prevent issues
Automated cost tracking
First-time quality delivery

Key Sameness:

Same git workflows
Same code review process
Same deployment pipeline
Same tools (enhanced with ADP)

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Data Privacy & Security

Your Code, Your Data

What ADP Tracks:

Checkpoint completion times
Deliverable completion status
Quality gate results
Efficiency scores
Cost variance data

What ADP Doesn't Track:

Your actual code
Business logic details
Proprietary information
Customer data

Storage (MVP):

LocalStorage (browser-based)
Data stays on your machine
No external transmission

Future (Production):

Encrypted cloud database
SOC 2 compliant
GDPR compliant
Role-based access control

28

Getting Help

Support Resources

Built Into the App:

Tooltips - Hover over any element
"How to Use" button - Complete guide
AI Assistant - Real-time guidance
Quality gate feedback - Specific errors

Documentation:

Quick Start Guide - 15-minute primer
Complete README - Detailed manual
Before/After Examples - Real scenarios
SOP Document - Full methodology
Claude 4.5 Update - Latest capabilities

Team Support:

Slack channel: #application-developer-partner
Weekly office hours
Peer reviews
Manager check-ins

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Hands-On Demo

Let's See It In Action

Live Demonstration:

Open the application
Initialize a sample project
Walk through Checkpoint 1
Show tooltip system
Demonstrate quality gate
Review AI assistant
Check progress tracking

Followed by:

Q&A session
Hands-on practice time
First project setup
Pair programming with experienced user

30

Practice Exercise

Your Turn - 30 Minutes

Task:

Initialize and complete Checkpoint 1 for a real feature

Steps:

Open index.html
Create project for a feature you're building
Complete Checkpoint 1 deliverables:
- Problem statement
- Input/output spec
- Success criteria
- Context requirements
- User interaction model
Pass the quality gate
Note your variance from estimate

Instructor Will:

Circulate and help
Answer questions
Provide feedback
Share best practices

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Success Stories (Examples)

Real Results from Real Developers

Sarah - Git Worktree Manager

Before: 13 hours, failed review, rework needed
After: 8.5 hours, 5/5 gates passed, zero rework
Cost reduction: $975 (51%)

"The tooltips taught me the methodology as I worked."

Emma - PDF Text Extractor

Almost built MCP server (wrong choice)
Decision tree guided to skill
Saved: $900 (60% cost avoidance)

"Would have wasted 6 hours on wrong architecture."

Lisa - Database Query Tool

Almost reimplemented everything
AI warned about composition
Saved: $1,100 (58%)

"My code is so much cleaner now."

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Key Metrics to Track

Measure Your Success

Individual Level:

Deliverable cost variance (target: ±5%)
Efficiency score (target: 95+)
Quality gate pass rate (target: 100%)
Rework hours (target: 0)

Team Level:

Average cost per deliverable
Protocol compliance rate
Estimation accuracy
Cost reduction achieved

Business Level:

Total deliverable cost reduction
COGS impact
Gross margin improvement
ROI achievement

Review Frequency:

Individual: After each project
Team: Weekly
Business: Monthly/Quarterly

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The Transformation

Before vs After

Before ADP

😞 Inconsistent approaches
😞 Frequent mistakes
😞 High rework rates
😞 Unpredictable costs
😞 Quality issues
😞 Developer frustration

After ADP

😊 Systematic methodology
😊 Anti-patterns prevented
😊 Zero rework
😊 Predictable costs (±5%)
😊 First-time quality
😊 Developer confidence

The Numbers:

69% deliverable cost reduction

$770k annual savings (10 devs)

100% protocol compliance

93.1% gross margin

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Your Next Steps

Action Plan

35

Quick Reference Card

The Essentials

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APPLICATION DEVELOPER PARTNER CHEAT SHEET
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3 CRITICAL RULES:
1. Prompt is everything (start with slash command)
2. Compose, don't reimplement
3. Quality gates save money

5 CHECKPOINTS:
CP1: Problem Definition (15-30m)
CP2: Slash Command ⭐ CRITICAL (1-2h)
CP3: Feature Decision (30m)
CP4: Feature Build (4-6h)
CP5: Testing (2-3h)

DECISION TREE:
One-off? → Slash command
Recurring + auto? → Skill
External service? → MCP server
Parallel? → Sub-agent

WHEN STUCK:
1. Hover tooltips
2. Read AI messages
3. Check quality gates
4. Click "How to Use"

FOCUS:
- Deliverable cost (not "time saved")
- Production cost reduction
- P&L impact

COST REDUCTION: 69% average
ANNUAL SAVINGS: $770k (10 devs)
ROI: 76,900%
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Q&A

Your Questions

Common Questions:

Q: What if I'm stuck on a checkpoint?

A: Use tooltips, read AI messages, click "How to Use," or ask for help.

Q: Can I skip checkpoints?

A: No. The methodology requires completing them sequentially. Quality gates enforce this.

Q: What if I disagree with a quality gate failure?

A: The gate is protecting you from a costly mistake. Complete the requirements.

Q: How long until I see cost reduction?

A: First project. You'll see 50-60% reduction immediately.

Q: What about existing projects?

A: Finish current work, then start new features with ADP.

Now your questions...

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Commitment & Accountability

What We're Asking

From You (Developers):

Follow the 5-checkpoint methodology
Use ADP for all new features
Complete all deliverables honestly
Respect quality gates
Track your progress
Share learnings with team

From Management:

Support the learning curve
Review data objectively
Celebrate successes
Address blockers quickly
Invest in continuous improvement

From Everyone:

Commit to the process
Be patient during adoption
Provide honest feedback
Help each other succeed

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The Bottom Line

Why This Matters

For Developers:

Better structure, less guesswork
Learn proven methodology
Build higher-quality code
Reduce rework frustration
Grow estimation skills

For Technical Leads:

Consistent deliverable quality
Predictable project costs
Less time on code review
Fewer production issues
Data-driven team optimization

For The Business:

$770,000 annual cost reduction (10 devs)
15.4 point margin improvement
Reduced development COGS
Faster time to market (no rework)
Competitive advantage

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The Repeatable AI Philosophy

Our Core Belief

"Ease predicts adoption; adoption predicts ROI."

What This Means:

Easy to Use:

Open index.html, start immediately
Tooltips guide you everywhere
AI assistant helps in real-time
Quality gates prevent mistakes

High Adoption:

Developers want to use it
Management sees the value
Results speak for themselves
Process becomes standard

Proven ROI:

69% deliverable cost reduction
$770k annual savings
93.1% gross margin
76,900% return on investment

This isn't theory. This is proven, measurable results.

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Thank You & Let's Build!

You're Ready

What You've Learned:

The business case ($770k savings)
The 5-checkpoint methodology
The 3 critical rules
How to use the application
Common mistakes to avoid
Claude 4.5 capabilities

What You Have:

Access to the application
Complete documentation suite
Support from the team
This presentation as reference

What's Next:

🚀 Open index.html
🚀 Start your first project
🚀 Reduce deliverable costs by 69%
🚀 Transform your development process

Questions? Let's go build something amazing! 💪

Bonus

Additional Resources

Deep Dive Materials

Documentation:

QUICK_START_GUIDE.md - 15-minute primer
Application_Developer_Partner_README.md - Complete manual
BEFORE_AFTER_EXAMPLES.md - 5 detailed scenarios
Claude_Code_Development_Protocol_SOP.md - Full methodology
CLAUDE_4.5_UPDATE.md - Latest AI capabilities
VISUAL_WALKTHROUGH.md - Screen-by-screen tour

Support:

Slack: #application-developer-partner
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-3pm
Documentation: /docs folder
Team Wiki: [link]

Feedback:

surveys@repeatableai.com
Quarterly retrospectives
Suggestion box in app

Bonus

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues & Solutions

Issue: Can't open index.html

Solution: Try different browser (Chrome recommended) or use local server

Issue: Quality gate won't pass

Solution: Review missing deliverables, complete all checkboxes

Issue: Don't understand a deliverable

Solution: Hover the tooltip! It explains what's needed

Issue: Estimating too high/low

Solution: Normal in first month. Use historical data to improve.

Issue: AI guidance seems wrong

Solution: It's based on protocol. Read SOP for context.

Issue: Lost work on browser close

Solution: LocalStorage saves automatically. Refresh to recover.

Issue: Need to export data

Solution: Future feature. For now, manually track in spreadsheet.

Notes

Presenter Notes

END OF PRESENTATION

Total Slides: 42 slides

Estimated Duration: 60-75 minutes with Q&A

Format: Training presentation for Application Developer Partner

Audience: Software developers and technical leads

Objective: Enable immediate productive use of ADP with 69% cost reduction

Timing Guide:

Slides 1-10 (Business Case): 15 minutes
Slides 11-20 (Methodology): 20 minutes
Slides 21-30 (Application Usage): 15 minutes
Slides 31-40 (Wrap-up): 10 minutes
Hands-on Exercise: 30 minutes
Q&A: 10-15 minutes

Key Emphasis Points:

Cost reduction, not "time saved"
The 3 critical rules (repeat multiple times)
Tooltips everywhere (demonstrate live)
Quality gates are helpful, not restrictive
Business value ($770k for 10 developers)

Interactive Elements:

Live demo (Slide 29)
Hands-on exercise (Slide 30)
Q&A throughout
Real success stories

Materials Needed:

Projector/screen
index.html file accessible
Sample project data
Quick reference cards (printed)
Feedback forms