While working on a collection of browser-based developer tools, I hit an unexpected wall. I needed a geometry calculator — not for myself, mind you, but as one of those "everyone expects it to exist" tools that round out a utility suite. You know the drill: area, perimeter, volume, the usual suspects.
The problem? My requirements were deceptively simple. Eight shapes. Dynamic inputs. SVG diagrams. i18n support. Dark mode. I figured this would take an afternoon, tops.
Spoiler: it took three sessions with AI assistance, and the journey taught me more about AI-assisted development than any "hello world" tutorial ever could.
The "Simple" Requirements That Weren't
Let me break down what I thought would be straightforward:
