Building with AI Tools

A hands-on series exploring how AI coding assistants change the development workflow — from setup through shipping.

In progress

3 parts

  1. Getting Started with AI Coding Assistants

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    AI coding assistants have gone from novelty to necessity in a remarkably short time. If you write code for a living, you’ve probably already tried one — or at least heard your coworkers talking about them.

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  2. Setting Up Your AI Development Environment

    1 min read

    Before you can get the most out of an AI coding assistant, your environment needs to be set up to support the workflow. This isn’t just about installing a plugin — it’s about creating a context-rich workspace that helps the AI help you.

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  3. Effective Prompting for Code Generation

    1 min read

    The quality of code you get from an AI assistant is directly proportional to the quality of your prompts. Vague instructions produce vague code. Specific, context-rich prompts produce code that’s ready to ship.

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