A task that called for a spec, and I just started coding on instinct
In one sentence: even on a complex task that called for a spec, I tend to just start writing code—because "producing output" feels fastest and most like real work. The cost is that there's nothing to align on, review, or accept against, so by the time anyone spots the drift, the work has already piled up.
AI coding task-kickoff template
In one sentence: two minutes spent stating the task clearly beats the rework that follows a vague one. Fill in the block below and send it to me — it forces you to spell out the goal, acceptance criteria, constraints, relevant files, and what not to touch, and it makes me plan first and act only after you approve. A fuzzy kickoff leaves me guessing, and you pay for the wrong guesses.