Martin Fowler 3/3/2026

Design-First Collaboration

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This article argues that AI coding assistants often skip crucial design discussions by jumping straight to code generation, embedding design decisions invisibly. The author proposes a structured, conversational pattern that mimics human whiteboarding sessions to align on system design before implementation, reducing cognitive load and catching misunderstandings early.

Design-First Collaboration

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