Reference Images Must Be Codeable

techartist_ · x · 2026-07-16

The author explains that before turning concepts into code, they have AI generate a reference image. However, this image must represent a structure that "can actually be built with code," rather than arbitrary details only suitable for static visuals.

They emphasize that reference images help define visual goals, not to be copied pixel-by-pixel by developers.

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