In a world where AI is prevalent, it's crucial for developers to use AI responsibly by applying clean code principles to their interactions with AI tools.
Writing effective prompts is compared to writing clean, maintainable code as they guide AI behavior, define logic, and impact outcomes.
Five key clean code principles for better prompting and AI usage are highlighted: KISS, SRP, YAGNI, writing testable prompts, and preferring composition over inheritance.
Applying these principles can lead to better responses, cleaner code, better understanding of AI tools, and future-proofing one's career in an AI-driven world.