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AddyOsmani.com - How to write a good spec for AI agents

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Learn how to write effective specifications for AI coding agents to improve clarity, focus, and productivity in your AI-driven development workflows.

TL;DR: Aim for a clear spec covering just enough nuance (this may include structure, style, testing, boundaries) to guide the AI without overwhelming it. Break large tasks into smaller ones vs. keeping everything in one large prompt. Plan first in read-only mode, then execute and iterate continuously. “I’ve heard a lot about writing good specs for AI agents, but haven’t found a solid framework yet. I could write a spec that rivals an RFC, but at some point the context is too large and the model breaks down.” Many developers share this frustration. Simply throwing a massive spec at an AI agent

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