Specs Over Prompts | The Claude Code Method

The AI How · Beginner ·💻 AI-Assisted Coding ·2mo ago

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I asked Claude Code to add authentication to my app. It generated 2,000 lines of code I didn't need, broke 3 existing features, and cost me $47 in API calls. The fix? A 15-line spec that took 2 minutes to write. In this video, I'll show you the exact spec-driven workflow that makes Claude Code actually listen - no hallucinating, no gold-plating, just exactly what you asked for. This video shows a more effective ai coding workflow for Claude Code. By using spec-driven development, you can avoid unnecessary code generation and reduce costs. Learn how a concise spec leads to better results and improved ai productivity with Claude Code. Timestamps: 0:00 - The $47 Mistake 0:22 - Anatomy of a Spec (5 Sections) 1:10 - Live Demo: Auth in 127 Lines 1:50 - Advanced Patterns (Chained Specs, Negative Constraints, Verification Loops) 2:42 - The Bottom Line

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I asked Claude Code to add authentication to my app. It generated 2,000 lines of code I didn't need, broke 3 existing features, and cost me $47 in API calls. The fix? A 15-line spec that took 2 minutes to write. In this video, I'll show you the exact spec-driven workflow that makes Claude Code actually listen - no hallucinating, no gold-plating, just exactly what you asked for. This video shows a more effective ai coding workflow for Claude Code. By using spec-driven development, you can avoid unnecessary code generation and reduce costs. Learn how a concise spec leads to better results and improved ai productivity with Claude Code. Timestamps: 0:00 - The $47 Mistake 0:22 - Anatomy of a Spec (5 Sections) 1:10 - Live Demo: Auth in 127 Lines 1:50 - Advanced Patterns (Chained Specs, Negative Constraints, Verification Loops) 2:42 - The Bottom Line
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Chapters (5)

The $47 Mistake
0:22 Anatomy of a Spec (5 Sections)
1:10 Live Demo: Auth in 127 Lines
1:50 Advanced Patterns (Chained Specs, Negative Constraints, Verification Loops)
2:42 The Bottom Line
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