Stop Burning Tokens: A Lightweight, Spec-Driven Workflow for AI Agents

A busy engineer can benefit from a lightweight, spec-driven workflow for AI coding agents to improve efficiency and reduce token waste. This workflow focuses on explicit planning, safe exploration, and reliable implementation. It's designed to be tool-agnostic and adaptable to individual project needs. By applying these principles, engineers can keep AI agents focused and reviewable, even as projects grow. To implement this workflow, start by planning work explicitly, exploring features safely, and implementing one task at a time.