Beyond 'Vibe Coding': Practical Guide to Shipping Real Code with Claude
This post details the author's team's experience in boosting software development efficiency using Claude. It critiques the risks of relying solely on AI 'vibe coding', emphasizing the importance of robust development practices. Three AI-assisted development modes are proposed: AI as first-drafter, pair-programmer, and validator. The article highlights the crucial role of CLAUDE.md documentation and anchor comments in large-scale projects, and underscores the paramount importance of writing tests—a task AI should never handle. The author stresses that tests represent human intent and are key to preventing AI-introduced errors. Further discussion covers token management, fresh Claude sessions, fostering the right team culture, and offers actionable advice.
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