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Is Spec-Driven Development Just Big Upfront Design?
Spec-driven development with AI is getting a lot of attention. Peter and Dave ask when that structure actually helps you, and when it slows you down.
They start with the AI SDLC white paper Anthropic recently published. It lays out a structured, spec-driven approach built for consistency. Peter sees it working best on large legacy systems, the kind with millions of lines of code written over 15 years by thousands of people. For greenfield work, a looser approach of prototyping and exploring often fits better. Dave pushes on the piece most teams drop: the feedback loop. Everyone agrees to…
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