Consistency in Next.js applications can be challenging to maintain, especially as teams grow, but Cursor’s project rules feature offers a solution by automating the enforcement of coding standards. This framework allows developers to embed conventions directly into the repository, ensuring new code adheres to established guidelines without relying on documentation or memory. Project rules, stored in .md files within the .cursor/rules directory, cover aspects like file naming, structure, imports, and styling, which are automatically enforced by Cursor. These rules are invaluable for large projects as they standardize component patterns, API routes, and file structures, ultimately improving onboarding, maintaining code quality, and accelerating development iterations. By converting unwritten conventions into version-controlled instructions, Cursor enhances the consistency and efficiency of large Next.js projects, allowing teams to focus more on feature development rather than structural corrections.