Document-Driven Development: A Human-Centered Approach to AI-Assisted Coding

Document-Driven Development: A Human-Centered Approach to AI-Assisted Coding

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A new manifesto, gaining traction on Reddit, proposes a shift in software development methodology: Document-Driven Development. This approach emphasizes the use of AI assistants to generate code, but crucially maintains human oversight and comprehension by grounding the entire process in clear, plain language documentation. The core idea is to leverage AI’s coding prowess while ensuring developers retain control and understanding, fostering better collaboration between humans and AI. The discussion highlights the importance of human-readable documentation as the foundation for effective AI-assisted software creation. Dive deeper into the debate and explore the manifesto on Reddit. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1onok8k/the_revolution_will_be_documented_a_manifesto_for/]