Taming AI Coding Agents: The Power of Specification-Driven Development

AI coding agents like Claude Code often produce code that compiles but behaves incorrectly—not because the AI is weak, but because input specifications are ambiguous. Spec-Driven Development inverts the workflow: write detailed specifications first, then let implementation follow. By treating specifications as executable contracts and the single source of truth, developers can prevent code drift and ensure requirements remain central throughout the development lifecycle.