Developers Debate: Keep AI Coding Configs Simple

AI expert John Owadaker advises keeping AI coding configs minimal—no agents.md, skills files or MCPs—while developers argue that real gains come from stronger models and smarter tools rather than piled-up documentation.

2026-08-25 ~ 2026-08-25 · 2 related posts

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