The /research skill I use for all coding

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This is exactly the kind of practical AI workflow content Brian would write about. Josh Pigford shares a detailed, opinionated system for using Claude Code more effectively—complete with a full prompt template that emphasizes clarification before research. This intersects Brian's interests in AI-powered dev workflows, developer productivity, and his tendency to write "here's what I learned building X" content.

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AI/agents/future of software work - Core focus on AI coding assistants and multi-agent research Engineering craft/architecture/productivity - Systematic approach to problem-solving and code research Side projects/automation/earning from skills - Tools that make solo development more efficient

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"Why I Don't Trust AI Planning (And What I Do Instead)"

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"The 3-Question Rule That Saves Me 4 Hours Per Feature"

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"My $200/Month AI Coding Stack (And Why It's Worth Every Penny)"

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"Stop Asking AI to Code—Ask It to Research"

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Research the problem, not the proposal
AskUserQuestion fires at Steps 1, 3, and 5 at minimum
Never launch agents before completing Step 1. Never.

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#ai-agents #claude-code #developer-productivity #coding-workflow #research-first #ai-tools #systematic-development