Chapter 1: Getting Started
Welcome to the first chapter! This chapter introduces you to the fundamental concepts and tools you'll need.
What is Spec-Driven Development?​
Spec-Driven Development is a methodology that prioritizes specifications over code. Instead of diving straight into coding, you:
- Define specifications that describe what you want to build
- Create plans based on those specifications
- Generate tasks from the plans
- Implement using AI assistance
Why Use This Approach?​
Benefits​
- Clarity: Clear specifications reduce ambiguity
- Efficiency: AI can generate code from well-defined specs
- Maintainability: Specs serve as living documentation
- Collaboration: Team members understand requirements better
Traditional vs. Spec-Driven​
| Traditional Development | Spec-Driven Development |
|---|---|
| Write code first | Write specs first |
| Documentation often outdated | Specs are always current |
| Manual implementation | AI-assisted implementation |
| Code reviews focus on syntax | Reviews focus on intent |
Next Steps​
Continue to Setup to prepare your development environment.