The post discusses using Test-Driven Development (TDD) as a methodology for maintaining control and quality when developing with AI coding assistants like Cursor. It suggests writing tests first and using the AI to implement code that passes these tests, while also proposing an iterative approach for less experienced developers to refine their designs through AI assistance.
Create a test suite for [describe your component/feature] following TDD principles. The test suite should: 1. Define expected behaviors and outcomes 2. Include edge cases and error conditions 3. Be implementation-agnostic 4. Follow testing best practices Then implement the code to pass these tests, ensuring each addition is verified against the test suite.
Implement tests before writing the actual code, even when using AI assistance
Use AI to create multiple implementations and refine the design through comparison
Use AI to generate tests based on design documentation
Don't let AI generate code without clear test specifications or design guidelines
Avoid jumping directly into implementation without proper design planning