Cut development time by 60% (from 60 to 25 hours) using AI tools effectively.Choose your tech stack yourself - don't let AI make these decisions.Set up your project structure manually to avoid outdated packages and weird folder structures.Break down tasks into small, specific requests for AI - focus on building components and features step by step.Provide relevant documentation snippets to help AI understand framework-specific requirements.Always refactor AI-generated code to clean up messy implementations.Experiment with different AI models to find what works best for your workflow.Start fresh sessions for new features to avoid recurring patterns and improve AI output.Don't overburden AI with entire project tasks at once - guide it to work on individual components.Switch between AI models for coding tasks to find the best fit for your coding style and preferences.