Using SKILL_ISSUES.md to Guide AI Coding Cuts 30% PR Bloat
zacharylipton · x · 2026-08-14
A developer shared a practical tip for AI-assisted coding: maintaining a SKILLISSUES.md file that summarizes their personal code refactoring habits.
While this doesn't magically fix all LLM-generated code, it helps guide the model effectively. The developer reports that this practice has cut down PR bloat by 30% and reduced the manual effort needed to reach decent code.
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