Quite a few brothers complain that using Claude Code or Codex to write code often gets sidetracked, and in the end, all the time is spent on repeated alignment, even feeling that "it's not as good as writing it myself."

Honestly, this blame might be on us. No matter how strong AI logic is, it's not mind-reading. If your requirement description is vague, the code it produces will definitely go off course.
The OpenSpec project has recently become popular, and its core message is: precise description is the primary productivity.
Next time you feed instructions, try spending some time breaking down the requirements thoroughly:
✅ Clearly specify what you want (core functionality)
❌ Strictly avoid what you don't want (technical boundaries)
⚠️ Lock in boundary conditions (exception handling)
Remember, AI is just a super execution tool. The precision of your description determines the quality of its output. Don't let repeated alignment drain your creativity anymore.