Taming AI-Generated Development

AKA How to tame Vibe Coding:

• Create a branch before asking AI to write any code
• Request only small specific changes from the AI
• Commit those changes immediately when they work
• Complete a “micro-sprint” then merge to main
• Work small and fast with one-hour blocks not two-week marathons
• Be prepared to start over by breaking tasks into even smaller pieces
• Begin with manual implementations before attempting automation
• Expect longer timelines for final production builds despite initial rapid progress