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Most READMEs fail at one thing:
They don’t tell users where to start.
If someone opens your repo and has to figure things out, you’ve already lost them.
A simple fix:
Add a clear “Getting Started” section with:
What the project does
How to install
First example
Clarity keeps users. Confusion loses them.
I spend my time simplifying docs so developers can actually use products without stress.
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Q2 forced me to reset how I build everything creatively and honestly… I simplified it way down.
Right now my process is just two tools, but waaay more intention behind them.
I’m using Claude to actually think with me. I feed it strategy, references, and the full brand world, and it translates that into really detailed prompts. When you pair that with Nano Banana 2, you finally start seeing visuals that actually feel like your brand.
I stopped expecting AI to figure it out and started directing it like a creative partner.
That’s also why I moved away from MidJourney. The second you need anything brand-specific like real text, packaging, or logos, it starts to fall apart. It’s great for vibes, not for building real brand systems.
This workflow forces more clarity upfront, and the output is 10x more intentional.
Curious how everyone else is using AI right now… are you directing it, or letting it lead?
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