Proof of Concept

Proof of Concept

Sketching with code

Issue 286: Treating code like a pencil, not a blueprint

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David Hoang
Feb 22, 2026
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A common concern with coding through Gen AI is that the outputs are so high fidelity that they narrow the solution space. But you can run into the same problem with Figma. Long before generative AI, I was sketching in code—and the distinction matters. My love for a spatial canvas to explore infinite ideas applies just as much to programmatic drawing.

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