Context is everything when coding with AI.

There’s so much noise about building apps in hours without knowing how to code. Here’s what I’ve learned actually works after months of daily AI-assisted development:

Build context in layers:

• Technical docs that capture your architecture
• Pattern synthesis from your existing code
• Comprehensive feature guides
• Review loops to catch AI slop

For new projects, start with documentation before code. MVP docs, brand guides, visual mocks—the model needs to know what you’re building.

I used this workflow to build Haab, a Rails app approaching launch in a few weeks rather than months.

Being a great communicator matters more than being a fast coder. The AI does the typing. Your is to add clarity.

https://mariochavez.io/desarrollo/2026/01/26/how-i-actually-use-ai-to-write-ruby-on-rails-code/