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Insights on bringing software discipline to AI development

Software 2.0: The New Manifesto
Vibe Coding
Software Engineering
Moving beyond code generation to true engineering in the age of AI-assisted development.
Balaji Viswanathan
Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
Mar 24, 2025
5 min read
The Vibe Coding Law: Y = 5X - 2
Vibe Coding
Team Building
Understanding how developer quality and AI tools combine to determine your team's outcomes.
Balaji Viswanathan
Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
Mar 23, 2025
3 min read
Vibe coding is going to cost you if you are not careful
Vibe Coding
Cost Optimization
As project complexity increases, AI-assisted development costs can skyrocket without proper software engineering practices.
Balaji Viswanathan
Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
Mar 17, 2025
3 min read
How the Backwards-Build Approach Improves AI-Assisted Development
AI Development
Methodology
Learn how starting with slides, documentation, and tests before code can transform your development process.
Balaji Viswanathan
Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
Mar 16, 2025
6 min read
What happens to software engineers when AI codes for them?
Future of Work
AI Development
As AI takes over routine coding tasks, software engineering evolves into a more specialized, systems-oriented profession.
Balaji Viswanathan
Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
Mar 15, 2025
4 min read
7 Essential Best Practices for Effective Vibe Coding
Vibe Coding
Best Practices
Bring software discipline to AI-assisted development with these proven guidelines for high-quality output.
Balaji Viswanathan
Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
Mar 14, 2025
6 min read
Should junior developers use vibe coding?
Vibe Coding
Career Growth
When AI tools help and when they hurt: finding the right balance for early-career developers.
Balaji Viswanathan
Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
Mar 13, 2025
2 min read
5 Strategies to Reduce Token Costs in AI Development by 60-80%
Cost Optimization
AI Development
Practical techniques to dramatically lower your AI development costs without sacrificing quality.
Balaji Viswanathan
Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
Mar 4, 2025
5 min read