Developer ditches AI-generated code for detailed YAML specs

Developer ditches AI-generated code for detailed YAML specs

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Brendan McCloskey argues that writing comprehensive specifications upfront—rather than relying on AI to generate code from vague prompts—produces cleaner, more maintainable results. The approach treats specs as the source of truth, letting AI handle implementation details while the developer retains control over architecture and design decisions.