The Speed of Prototyping in the Age of AI

AI has dramatically accelerated the author's prototyping workflow, enabling them to move from concept to working prototype in a fraction of the previous time—around 4x faster on average. Beyond speed, AI has fundamentally changed their engineering approach, forcing them to think more abstractly about system design, specifications, and planning before implementation. This shift has made previously impractical ideas feasible to attempt and has improved their ability to communicate vision and delegate work effectively.