Episode
Exploratory coding when requirements are fuzzy
- Podcast
- No Compromises
- Published
- Jun 7, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 919
- Processing state
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- https://share.transistor.fm/s/46495bb6
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Summary
Joel and Aaron unpack a recent client project where the only spec was “make these two systems talk.” They share how console-level prototypes helped them clarify data mapping, test tricky scenarios, and keep the client looped in without over-building a UI. If you’ve ever had to code first and document later, this one’s for you. (00:00) - Bridging two APIs with minimal specs (03:30) - Choosing an exploratory workflow over full UI (06:00) - Console closures for quick, testable steps (09:15) - Hand-off strategy: letting others poke the prototype (11:45) - Silly bit