AI-Assisted Development Workflow
AI-Assisted Development Workflow
AI is transforming how we write code. But the key insight is: AI is a copilot, not autopilot. Here's my structured approach to AI-assisted development.
The TDD Pattern
Following Anthropic's recommended workflow:
- Human writes test specifications
- Human confirms tests fail
- AI generates implementation ("make tests pass")
- AI iterates until tests pass
- Human reviews and refactors
- Commit
This pattern ensures quality while leveraging AI speed. #ai #development
CLAUDE.md — The Secret Weapon
Every project gets a CLAUDE.md file in the root. This file:
- Defines the project's tech stack and conventions
- Sets coding standards (TypeScript strict mode, line length, etc.)
- Lists available commands
- Provides context that makes AI output more accurate
Model Switching Strategy
| Phase | Model | Why | |-------|-------|-----| | Planning | Claude Opus | Deep reasoning | | Implementation | Claude Sonnet | Fast, accurate | | Complex reasoning | "think harder" | Extended context | | Code review | Separate instance | Fresh perspective |
Results
With this workflow, I've seen:
- 60-80% of AI hallucinations caught at compile time (TypeScript strict mode)
- Faster iteration cycles
- More consistent code quality
- Better documentation as a side effect
The future of development is human-AI collaboration. The developers who master this workflow will have a significant advantage. #workflow #claude