A chronological collection of insights on technical specification, product strategy, and AI-driven documentation.
Spec-first AI coding replaces vague prompts and chaotic code generation with a simple workflow: clarify requirements, write a spec, then let the AI implement exactly what you approved.
How to write observable, unambiguous, complete, and independent acceptance criteria that translate directly into automated tests and AI-executable contracts.
EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) provides five simple patterns that turn vague, natural-language requirements into precise, testable specifications that AI and humans can reliably implement.
A practical, battle-tested template for writing clear, concise specs, plus a worked example for adding user search to a product.
Spec-Driven Development (SDD) makes structured specifications the single source of truth for your software projects, preventing scope creep, misalignment, and rework—especially in AI-assisted development.
Spec-Driven Development is an approach where software implementation starts from a clear, structured specification rather than vague ideas, scattered tickets, or incomplete conversations.
