maximilianocontieri.comAI Coding Tip 009 - Compact Your ContextTL;DR: You can keep your AI sharp by forcing it to summarize and prune what it remembers (a.k.a. compacting). Common Mistake ❌ You keep a single, long conversation open for hours. You feed the AI wit3d ago·4 min read
maximilianocontieri.comAI Coding Tip 008 - Use Spec-Driven Development with AITL;DR: Use AI to understand requirements and build a shared mental model while you write the code. Common Mistake ❌ You jump directly to code generation with a vague, wishful prompt. The AI seems to Feb 20·4 min read
maximilianocontieri.comAI Coding Tip 007 - Avoid Malicious SkillsTL;DR: Treat AI agent skills like dangerous executable code and read the instructions carefully. Common Mistake ❌ You install community skills for your AI assistant based on popularity or download counts. You trust "proactive" agents when they ask ...Feb 17·4 min read
maximilianocontieri.comAI Coding Tip 006 - Review Every Line Before CommitTL;DR: If you can't explain all your code, don't commit it. Common Mistake ❌ You prompt and paste AI-generated code directly into your project without thinking twice. You trust the AI without verification and create workslop that someone else will h...Feb 12·6 min read
maximilianocontieri.comRefactoring 038 - Reify CollectionTL;DR: Wrap primitive collections into dedicated objects to ensure type safety and encapsulate business logic. Problems Addressed 😔 Type safety violations Logic duplication Primitive obsession Weak encapsulation Strong coupling avoiding collection...Feb 5·5 min read