Writing as Alfranklino, Franklin argues that the promise of no-code hasn't landed: AI development tools amplify the user's logic and expertise, they don't replace it. A hands-on review of the current tooling backs the thesis.
The proposal
Dev AI assistants need two distinct modes. A No-Coder mode that walks from requirements to specs and UI, validates with the user, then builds, tests and iterates. And a Developer mode where advanced specs go in, AI builds, and the developer validates and edits before deploying.
His top KPI for both: consistency — of UI, code patterns, naming and architecture. It's the same standard he holds his own AI-augmented engineering practice to.
Why it's here
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