Spec-Driven Development: Return of Best Practices

AI has dramatically changed how developers write software. With modern AI coding tools, a developer can generate large amounts of code in seconds. This shift has led to what many people now call “vibe coding.” Developers write quick prompts and let the AI generate the solution. And it works — until it doesn’t. Especially in a formal enterprise environment where teams are large and software engineering best practices are non-negotiable . The Problem With Pure Vibe Coding Vibe coding represents one of the biggest shifts in how software can be generated. AI can churn out large amounts of code at incredible speed. But the biggest problem is not vibe coding itself . The real issue is when developers start treating AI like a magic wand , relying entirely on quick prompts while ignoring the engineering practices that normally produce reliable software. Over time, many developers began discarding things like: Architecture planning User stories and backlog management Acceptance criteria Task br