With Claude: Less Coding, More Testing

This article discusses the author's experience using Claude Code, an LLM coding agent, over several months. The author observes a shift in software development: writing less code but spending more time understanding and testing code written by Claude. Emphasizing the importance of comprehending system details, the author describes a workflow involving feature requests, code review, and iterative refinement with Claude. The article highlights the ease of setting up tests with AI assistance and the value of maintaining deep understanding of implementations. It concludes that using an LLM agent speeds up development while preserving the joy of creating software.