Time Distribution
- Performance (Execution): ~5% of total time
- Polish (AI + Human Review): ~20% of total time
Essential Topics for Delivery
| Topic | Key Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Observation vs. Autonomy | Implementation is a “coherent dream”; you must watch the first few seconds carefully |
| Holistic Review | AI is better at reviewing a finished file than it is at writing it line-by-line |
| Layered Polishing | Separate high-level structural fixes from low-level linting to avoid confusing the model |
| Agentic Mechanics | Use the AI to interact with tools like gh (GitHub CLI) to automate the “boring” parts of the finish line |
The Four Steps
The Performance: Execution
Active observation as the AI implements the vetted planThe Polish: Pass 1 (AI Self-Review)
AI performs holistic review and identifies gaps before human reviewThe Polish: Pass 2 (Human Review)
Engineer applies taste, judgment, and catches invisible constraintsShipping the Work
Automated commit messages, PR descriptions, and final deliveryKey Principle: Performance is fast because the Rehearsal was thorough. Polish is layered to maintain quality without chaos.