AI-Assisted Coding Best Practices

How to effectively use AI coding assistants in your development workflow.

When to Use AI

AI excels at boilerplate, tests, documentation, and refactoring. Use it for these tasks to free up time for architecture and problem-solving. Don't rely on it for novel or security-critical code without review.

Effective Collaboration

Write clear specifications, break tasks into small pieces, and review every AI-generated line. Treat AI as a junior developer—capable but needing guidance and code review.

Avoiding Pitfalls

Watch for hallucinated APIs, security vulnerabilities, and subtle bugs. Always run tests. Keep your own understanding of the codebase strong so you can catch errors.