A common frustration in AI-assisted coding is the model forgetting or misinterpreting initial constraints, leading to bugs like reversed inheritance logic. This post presents a Specification-Driven Development (SDD) methodology to address this. The author describes a scenario where an AI wrote RBAC1 inheritance instead of RBAC0, and how SDD helps maintain alignment. The approach involves writing precise specifications before coding, which the AI can reference throughout the session. This is a practical signal for teams using tools like Cursor or Copilot, as it offers a workflow improvement without requiring new tools. The methodology is lightweight and can be integrated into existing development processes. For overseas developers, this addresses a universal pain point in AI code generation, making it relevant for technical leads and AI engineers.
A developer shares a Specification-Driven Development (SDD) methodology to reduce AI coding errors, using a RBAC example.