Mapping AI Coding: 5 Distinct Approaches to Development Workflows
mudlej · reddit · 2026-07-31
Debates over AI in development often stall because parties aren't discussing the same workflow. To clarify, the author maps current AI coding practices into five distinct approaches based on how decision ownership and review are divided between humans and AI:
- Organic Development
- Reviewed Agentic Development
- Guided Agentic Development
- Fully Agentic Development
- Vibe Coding
The piece aims to define overloaded terms like "vibe coding" and "agentic development," giving teams a shared vocabulary for meaningful discussions.
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