Write It First, Then Let AI Drive

This article challenges the common assumption that AI coding tools should generate initial code drafts for humans to refine. The author, a software developer, argues the opposite: humans should write the first version by hand to embed their taste, architectural decisions, and tacit knowledge into the codebase. AI can then take over for cleanup, feature additions, bug fixes, and ongoing maintenance. The code itself becomes a style guide that AI can learn from, enabling it to extend the project faithfully. This perspective offers a nuanced view of human-AI collaboration in software development, emphasizing the importance of human-driven design in the age of AI tools.