Providing verified code samples to improve AI implementation accuracy
Core Idea: Supplying AI with verified, working code examples significantly improves the quality of generated implementations, especially for third-party integrations and APIs.
Key Elements
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Key principles
- Use verified, working code samples as references
- Pre-test integrations in isolation before implementation
- Create dedicated reference files for complex integrations
- Supplement official documentation with proven examples
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Methodology steps
- Identify integration or component requirements
- Use AI to generate a minimal working example
- Test the example thoroughly to verify functionality
- Save working reference code in a dedicated file
- Provide this reference when implementing the feature in the main project
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Requirements
- Specific, focused code samples
- Verified functionality through testing
- Clear documentation of how the sample works
- Organized reference management system
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Common pitfalls
- Relying solely on AI to interpret documentation correctly
- Using untested reference code
- Providing outdated or incompatible examples
- Not verifying API versions or compatibility
Additional Connections
- Broader Context: Knowledge Management for AI Coding (organizational framework)
- Applications: Third-Party Integration Strategy (practical implementation)
- See Also: API Testing Methodology (verification approach)
References
- Vibe Coding Principles
#reference-documentation #code-samples #integration #ai-development #testing
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