Dev Workflow Shift: Specs and Coordination Over Coding in the AI Era
natesiggard · x · 2026-08-19
A developer noted that the majority of their work now consists of writing thorough product-focused user experience specs—referencing architectural precedents and success/failure expectations—followed by test and deployment coordination. This reflects a shift in engineering focus from low-level coding to system specification and validation driven by AI tools.
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