Squarespace shows how AI can 'stain the page' for faster prototyping
rseroter · x · 2026-07-28
Squarespace Engineering describes a prototyping pattern they call “stain the page”: use AI to generate a rough first pass so engineers can skip blank-page paralysis and focus on the decisions that matter.
Key points:
- Prototyping is framed as protecting cognitive energy, not just writing code.
- AI is used to handle boilerplate and low-level choices early.
- The goal is to get a low-bar proof of concept fast, then refine it.
- The approach also helps engineers learn how to prompt, break tasks down, and iterate effectively.
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