Developer Tests Spec-Driven Development Using Claude Code on Open Source IDP Project
A software developer is documenting their experiment with Spec-Driven Development while building Curupira Core, an open-source internal developer portal designed as a lightweight alternative to Backstage.io. The author, self-described as skeptical of AI fully replacing developers, argues that large language models are best used as assistants within a structured engineering workflow rather than for unconstrained 'vibe coding'. Drawing comparisons to AI-assisted tools like Kiro Code, Junie, and GitHub's SpecKit, they outline a flow that mirrors a traditional SDLC: defining requirements, planning, and execution. Claude Code was chosen as the primary tool for its compatibility with an AI-assisted rather than fully autonomous approach. The first feature being developed is Curupira's bootstrap behavior, covering backend startup, automatic migrations, and frontend serving.
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