Stafford Williams
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New read! Our Principal Engineer, Stafford Williams, explores how to work with AI tools in a way that strengthens code quality rather than eroding it.

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Steering the Vibe: Verify
Using deterministic verification scripts to steer AI code-assist tools toward more maintainable code.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I starting writing a series of posts on finding the middle-ground between #vibecoding and professional #development.
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Steering the Vibe: Commits
Use deterministic scripts to enforce commit message rules that prompts alone can't guarantee, reducing cognitive load when working across multiple projects.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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In his latest blog, @staffordwilliams.com explores why feedback on AI coding tools is so divided, and how understanding the context of your build makes all the difference.

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AI Code Assistance: Are we talking about the same thing?
Feedback on AI coding assistance is varied and often at polar opposites. Understanding how to apply AI assistance to software development is essential for making sense of the wildly different experien...
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June 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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March 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Vibe coding is opening the door to software development for more people than ever before. Like any tool, it has areas where it excels and places where it should be avoided. #ai #developers #vibes
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Embrace Vibe Coding, Know Its Limits
Vibe coding dramatically lowers the barrier to software creation, benefiting both non-programmers and experienced developers, though it's best suited for prototyping and personal projects rather than ...
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March 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM