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... architect. I often start by writing comments or a rough outline of the program structure, then have the AI flesh out each part. That way, I ensure the overall design makes sense and I m not ending up with a Franken-codebase that only the AI understands. Keep Your Coding Skills Sharp: This is more of a philosophy than a step, but it s worth stating: Don t let vibe coding atrophy your fundamental skills. It s easy to become ...