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Spec-Driven Agent Workflows: Why Intent Beats Prompt

How replacing ad-hoc prompts with structured specs transforms agent reliability from 40% to 95% task completion. A deep dive into the architecture of intent.

SpecsMarch 1, 202612 min
AI Developer Experience Is Not What You Think

AI DX is not about better autocomplete. It is about restructuring the entire development loop around agent capabilities.

AI DXFebruary 18, 202615 min
Fewer Controls, Better Control

The paradox of agent management: more configuration options lead to less predictable outcomes. How to design for constraint.

ArchitectureJanuary 20, 20269 min
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