Dev argues for upfront alignment over review in AI agent workflows
mattpocockuk · x · 2026-08-21
Discusses best practices for AI agent coding workflows, arguing that the correct model involves heavy upfront alignment—especially through prototyping and long implementation sessions—followed by a final review. It emphasizes that for AFK (away from keyboard) workflows, strict supervision of the agent is crucial, especially when getting started.
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