AI Coding Practice: Solid Planning Does 80% of the Job
EXM7777 · x · 2026-08-07
The author emphasizes that when building projects with AI agents, crafting a solid plan does 80% of the job, which is practically the only step requiring real human thinking.
To improve planning, the author suggests using reverse prompting plugins with large models to brainstorm deeply on the "why" rather than the "how." Additionally, decisions should be grounded in web searches for the best tools and APIs, specifying exact models and configurations, and finally, calling another agent to review and iterate on the plan.
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