Blog Archive

Vibe coding works for demos but breaks at scale. This guide explains why casual AI prompting fails as projects grow—and the spec-driven alternative that actually scales.

The complete Definition of Done checklist for AI-generated code. Quality gates from feature complete to production deploy. Prevent bugs, security holes, and tech debt.

Learn to design data models for AI-built apps. Includes entity relationships, constraints, and common patterns for app databases.

Vibe coding fails because AI tools lack context. Learn context engineering: how to structure project knowledge so AI tools stop guessing and start implementing.

Generate UI specs with Context Ark, then use v0 to build components. The workflow for spec-driven frontend development.

The complete workflow for using Context Ark with Cline. Generate docs, configure .clinerules, prompt against specs, and validate outputs.

Stop writing prompts. Start engineering skills. A deep dive into the 10 standardized capabilities your AI workforce needs to move beyond "works on my machine."

Learn what AI agent skills are, why they prevent hallucinations, and how to create project-aware skills for Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI coding tools.

Realistic app development timelines by complexity and method. Learn what affects development speed and how to ship faster with AI-assisted development.

Write software requirements that AI coding tools can follow. Includes patterns, anti-patterns, and templates for clear, unambiguous requirements.

Learn to write technical specifications that AI coding tools can follow. Includes structure, examples, and templates for PRD, API, and architecture specs.

Complete checklist for submitting apps to the App Store and Google Play. Covers requirements, common rejection reasons, and launch-day essentials.

The complete workflow for using Context Ark with Cursor IDE. Configure .cursor/rules, use @file references, validate AI outputs, and ship faster with fewer hallucinations.

AI-generated code fails because of context gaps, not AI limitations. This guide explains why your Cursor, Cline, or Copilot code breaks and provides a systematic fix.

Validate AI-generated API code against your spec. This guide covers contract testing with OpenAPI, automated validation, and CI integration.

Spec-Driven Development (SDD) transforms vibe coding into predictable builds. Learn functional vs technical specs, the artifact stack, and workflows for Cursor, Cline, and v0.

AI coding tools invent functions, APIs, and schemas that don't exist. Here's the taxonomy of hallucination types and how to prevent each one with spec-driven development.

AI coding tools love adding 'helpful' features you didn't ask for. This guide shows how to prevent scope creep with explicit PRD non-goals and spec-driven development.

Download the database schema template for AI coding projects. Includes tables, columns, relationships, indexes, and RLS policies.

Download the complete SDD template pack: PRD, API spec, database schema, architecture doc, and more. Ready-to-use Markdown templates for AI coding projects.

Stop AI coding tools from inventing APIs, schemas, and functions that don't exist. This 7-step spec-first workflow ensures your app builds correctly the first time.

Complete comparison of no-code platforms, AI-assisted development, and hiring developers. Learn which approach fits your budget, skills, and timeline.

Complete comparison of mobile apps, web apps, and Progressive Web Apps. Learn which platform is right for your project based on cost, performance, reach, and user experience.

Download the complete architecture documentation template. Includes system diagrams, component inventory, patterns, and deployment specs.

Learn how to make an app from scratch. Complete guide covering how to create an app, develop mobile apps, build applications, and design apps with AI assistance. Includes cost breakdown, timeline, and step-by-step tutorial.

Detailed breakdown of app development costs by method: DIY, freelancer, agency. Includes hidden costs, cost-saving strategies, and real budget templates.

Free OpenAPI template designed for AI coding tools. Includes endpoint contracts, request/response schemas, error handling, and authentication. Prevents hallucinated APIs.

Assess your project's spec coverage before AI coding. Score your PRD, API spec, schema, and architecture. Higher score = fewer hallucinations.

Download a production-ready PRD template designed for AI coding projects. Includes scope lock, user stories, acceptance criteria, and non-goals to prevent scope creep.