Are the AWS AI-DLC .md files themselves prompts?

A user is seeking clarification on the AWS GitHub AI-DLC process, specifically regarding the nature of the ".md" files within the repository. They question whether these files function as direct prompts for AI tools, usable independently, or if they primarily serve as instructions and rules for an AI tool to interpret and follow within the AI-DLC workflow. The user is looking for insights from individuals experienced with AI-DLC to understand if each ".md" file effectively acts as a prompt for its respective stage.