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# [Spec-Driven Development Is Broken: Why "Spec-as-Source" Fails in Production (And How to Fix It)](https://deeper-in-tech.hashnode.dev/spec-driven-development-is-broken-why-spec-as-source-fails-in-production-and-how-to-fix-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A hands-on, opinionated guide to Spec-Driven Development: executable EARS specs, TypeScript contracts, CI gates, and agent failure modes.

Sep 25 · 8 min read · deeper-in-tech.hashnode.dev  
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