Training: EXACT Coding

EXACT coding and AI tools enable sustainable software development. In this training, learn how to take code quality to the next level – through hands-on, collaborative methods.

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Training: EXACT Coding

online or inhouse

The training is designed to last one day. However, the content and duration can be customized to your needs. Let’s discuss the options!

"EXACT Coding" Training – Everything you need to know at a glance

“Vibe coding” is a common practice: developers keep trying things out until the code works – but readability and maintainability often fall by the wayside. In this full-day hands-on training, you’ll learn about EXACT Coding: a pragmatic workflow for C-based development that prioritizes readability, maintainability, and overall software quality.

The day combines concise insights with intensive exercises. You’ll work in pairs and in a group/mob and experience how collaborative design and sustainable development really work.

Training Content

Problem Space – Why Vibe Coding Fails

Autonomy Slider: Where Is the Sweet Spot?
Lost in the Middle, Lost Feedback Loops, Drift Problems
Comprehension Debt & Verification Debt

EXACT Workflow – A Solution

Example-Guided Development (TDD, BDD, SBE, ATDD)
Example Mapping: Clarifying Requirements Through Concrete Examples
TDD Cycle Optimized for AI Collaboration (Red → Green → Refactor)

Hands-on – Example Mapping & TDD with AI

Collaborative Example Mapping on a Real-World Domain
Fishbowl Ensemble: Experience the TDD Workflow Live
Mob Programming with AI Support

LLM Fundamentals & Context Management

Tokens, Embeddings, Priming – why the methods work
Avoiding context pollution
Configuring rules, commands, skills, and subagents

Practice – Your own rules, skills, and agents

Reviewing and understanding existing configurations
Creating and fine-tuning your own rules and skills
Applying the EXACT workflow with your own extensions

UI Development (Stretch Goal)

Applying all learned methods in a larger project

The benefits for you

Take advantage of proven software engineering methods that are specifically optimized for use with AI tools—and learn how to leverage AI to boost productivity without compromising code quality.

You independently apply the EXACT workflow in your day-to-day project work.
You use Example Mapping to make requirements clear and understandable.
You strategically use TDD cycles for AI-driven development (Red → Green → Refactor).
You recognize when human judgment is required (Human-in-the-Loop).
You configure Rules, Commands, Skills, and SubAgents to ensure consistent AI behavior.
You identify common quality pitfalls in AI-generated code.
You understand and apply LLM fundamentals such as tokens, priming, and context management in practice.

Target audience

Experienced developers, tech leads, and software architects working in complex fields.
Basic experience with unit testing is required, but prior knowledge of AI coding is optional—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Some experience with AI coding tools is helpful but not required.

Organizational details

Duration: Designed for 1 day (full day),
can be customized to suit individual needs.
Online or in-person
Hardware requirements: Your own laptop with an AI coding tool installed (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode) and a current IDE (e.g., VS Code).
Certificate: Certificate of participation
Cost: Upon request

The speakers

Marco Emrich

Primary Consultant / Software Architect

Ferdinand Ade

Marco and Ferdinand are experienced software developers and consultants who work on client projects on a daily basis. Their expertise includes TDD, BDD, Example Mapping, domain-driven design, and AI-powered software development. They also actively contribute their expertise to the Software Craft community.