# Exploratory coding when requirements are fuzzy

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Podcast: [No Compromises](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-compromises-1309932)
Published: 2025-06-07T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/46495bb6
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/46495bb6/f69a31d2.mp3
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Duration seconds: 919

## Resource

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

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