Foundation 7 articles
← All ArticlesTransferable Knowledge: The Fifth Pillar of Synthesis Coding
You understand your AI-generated code. Can your teammates? Transferable Knowledge is the fifth pillar of synthesis coding -- ensuring AI-assisted work is compre
Why Synthesis Coding Still Writes Code in the Age of LLMs
The answer is not "just let the model do it" — and code matters more, not less, as AI gets dramatically better Last spring, my son Fitz and I had an aftern...
Iterative Context Building: The Fourth Pillar of Synthesis Coding
AI effectiveness compounds when context accumulates systematically. The fourth pillar of synthesis coding treats context like compound interest -- each session
Active System Understanding: The Third Pillar of Synthesis Coding
AI can generate code faster than you can read it. That is exactly why you must read it. The third pillar of synthesis coding is active system understanding.
Systematic Quality Standards: The Second Pillar of Synthesis Coding
AI-generated code should meet the same quality standards as human-written code. But the way you achieve those standards changes fundamentally when AI is your co
Human Architectural Authority: The First Pillar of Synthesis Coding
AI can write code faster than any human. But it cannot hold a consistent architectural vision across months of development. That is why the first pillar of synt
Synthesis Engineering: The Professional Practice Emerging in AI-Assisted Development
Why the most effective engineering organizations are developing systematic approaches that go beyond vibe coding — and why this practice needs a name This ...