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AI Coding Tools Need Better Boundaries, Not Better Prompts

DEV.to AIΒ·May 18, 2026

AI coding tools excel at rapid prototyping but can degrade long-term maintainability due to insufficient boundaries and conventions. Instead of complex prompts, methodologies like Spec-Driven Development (SDD) are crucial to define contracts and validate specifications before implementation, treating LLMs as mere implementation engines.

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