KAPI Blog
Insights on bringing software discipline to AI development

Software 2.0: The New Manifesto
Moving beyond code generation to true engineering in the age of AI-assisted development.

Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
The Vibe Coding Law: Y = 5X - 2
Understanding how developer quality and AI tools combine to determine your team's outcomes.

Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI

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
Founder, KAPI
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
Founder, KAPI

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
Founder, KAPI
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
Founder, KAPI

Should junior developers use vibe coding?
When AI tools help and when they hurt: finding the right balance for early-career developers.

Balaji Viswanathan
Founder, KAPI
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
Founder, KAPI