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Software 2.0: The New Manifesto

Software 2.0: The New Manifesto

Moving beyond code generation to true engineering in the age of AI-assisted development.

Balaji Viswanathan

Balaji Viswanathan

Founder, KAPI

5 min read
The Vibe Coding Law: Y = 5X - 2

The Vibe Coding Law: Y = 5X - 2

Understanding how developer quality and AI tools combine to determine your team's outcomes.

Balaji Viswanathan

Balaji Viswanathan

Founder, KAPI

3 min read
Vibe coding is going to cost you if you are not careful

Vibe coding is going to cost you if you are not careful

As project complexity increases, AI-assisted development costs can skyrocket without proper software engineering practices.

Balaji Viswanathan

Balaji Viswanathan

Founder, KAPI

3 min read
How the Backwards-Build Approach Improves AI-Assisted Development

How the Backwards-Build Approach Improves AI-Assisted Development

Learn how starting with slides, documentation, and tests before code can transform your development process.

Balaji Viswanathan

Balaji Viswanathan

Founder, KAPI

6 min read
What happens to software engineers when AI codes for them?

What happens to software engineers when AI codes for them?

As AI takes over routine coding tasks, software engineering evolves into a more specialized, systems-oriented profession.

Balaji Viswanathan

Balaji Viswanathan

Founder, KAPI

4 min read
7 Essential Best Practices for Effective Vibe Coding

7 Essential Best Practices for Effective Vibe Coding

Bring software discipline to AI-assisted development with these proven guidelines for high-quality output.

Balaji Viswanathan

Balaji Viswanathan

Founder, KAPI

6 min read
Should junior developers use vibe coding?

Should junior developers use vibe coding?

When AI tools help and when they hurt: finding the right balance for early-career developers.

Balaji Viswanathan

Balaji Viswanathan

Founder, KAPI

2 min read
5 Strategies to Reduce Token Costs in AI Development by 60-80%

5 Strategies to Reduce Token Costs in AI Development by 60-80%

Practical techniques to dramatically lower your AI development costs without sacrificing quality.

Balaji Viswanathan

Balaji Viswanathan

Founder, KAPI

5 min read