AI coding agents increased software velocity, but many enterprise teams are discovering that weak specifications create downstream chaos.

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This article argues that while AI coding agents have dramatically accelerated software delivery, they have also introduced new coordination, review, and standardization problems inside enterprise engineering teams. It positions Spec-Driven Development (SDD) as a governance and collaboration framework where structured specifications become the primary artifact guiding autonomous agents, parallel workflows, and high-velocity code review.