From prompts to contracts: an intro to Spec Driven Development
Spec Driven Development for AI-assisted coding: how to replace prompts with versioned specs that anchor intent.
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Spec Driven Development for AI-assisted coding: how to replace prompts with versioned specs that anchor intent.
A practical playbook for turning “vibe-coded” prototypes into maintainable software by tracking refactor work, codifying changes into a reusable spec, and using an agent to apply the same improvements consistently across dozens of REST endpoints.
So you've decided to try Spec-Driven Development with AI agents. You've seen the demos, read the testimonials, and you're ready to let AI accelerate your workflow. Great! But before you dive in, let me save you some frustration: there are 5 predictable ways this will go sideways, and every developer hits at least three of them.
How I went from AI skeptic to passionate advocate—and what finally changed my mind
Eight architectural patterns for AI-assisted development with the BMAD Method—practical techniques backed by research from Anthropic, OpenAI, and battle-tested experience.