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10 commandments for vibe coding
#1about 1 minute
Defining vibe coding beyond just using AI
Vibe coding is distinguished from methodical AI use by not checking every single line of generated code, making it a production-ready practice.
#2about 1 minute
Why junior developers should use AI cautiously
Junior developers, or anyone new to a specific tech stack, should use AI for fundamental questions to avoid making costly early mistakes.
#3about 1 minute
Breaking down large problems for AI to solve
Deconstruct large projects or bug fixes into smaller, manageable pieces that AI can successfully handle in a single attempt.
#4about 2 minutes
Using tests to manage AI-generated code and bugs
Writing comprehensive tests, even with AI, narrows the solution space for bug fixes and turns test suites into a valuable asset.
#5about 1 minute
Maintaining codebase hygiene with small, organized files
Keep individual files under 400 lines and maintain a well-structured codebase to help both humans and AI navigate the project effectively.
#6about 3 minutes
Avoiding tech debt with careful architectural decisions
Move slowly on foundational architectural choices, like selecting a framework, to prevent accumulating technical debt that slows down future development.
#7about 1 minute
Providing minimal yet sufficient context to the AI
Feed the AI relevant context, like documentation for new APIs, but keep it minimal to avoid overwhelming the model and ensure efficient processing.
#8about 1 minute
The shift towards agentic AI in software engineering
The future of coding involves agentic AI that can take autonomous actions like fetching URLs or searching a codebase on your behalf.
#9about 1 minute
Using containerized environments for multiple AI agents
Provide a containerized or VM-based development environment to enable scaling up to hundreds of AI agents working in parallel on isolated tasks.
#10about 1 minute
How technical expertise maximizes AI coding value
While non-technical users can create initial value with AI, a skilled engineer following best practices can sustain and grow that value over time.
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