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AI Development White Papers

Research, methodologies, and frameworks for building software with AI. Free resources from the team that built LOOM using AI-assisted development.

LOOM was built by one developer using AI pair programming. Along the way, we developed methodologies for working effectively with multiple AI models, structuring complex projects, and maximizing human-AI collaboration. These white papers share what we learned.

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Foundational Guide 2023-2024

Cognitive Mirror

A Guide to AI-Augmented Thinking, Learning, and Creation

This is the foundational methodology from which all of LOOM's AI development practices emerged. It's about forging a true partnership with AI—learning how to think with AI, not just what to ask it. Everything else we publish builds on these principles.

Radical Clarity

Transform vague notions into precise concepts

Accelerated Learning

Master complex subjects faster

Critical Rigor

Strengthen arguments, uncover hidden flaws

Multi-AI Orchestration

Leverage multiple models synergistically

By Kenneth Alge

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Applied Methodologies

These white papers apply the Cognitive Mirror principles to specific domains of software development.

Research & Analysis New Feb 2026

The Great Decoupling: AI in Global Software Development (2024–2030)

A comprehensive analysis of AI integration across the SDLC. 84% adoption yet only 33% trust. The rise of orchestration layers. The Context Problem. Economic projections through 2030.

84%

Developer AI adoption

33%

Actually trust AI output

$297B

AI market by 2027

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Methodology

Architect & Assemblers Framework

A comprehensive four-phase methodology for AI-assisted software development. You act as the Architect providing vision; AI models act as Assemblers generating code under your guidance.

  • Defining / Research Project
  • Create Outlines / Blueprints
  • Iterative Code Development
  • Systems Integration & Testing
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Advanced Technique

Multi-AI Orchestration

Build your AI council. Learn to orchestrate multiple models into compound intelligence—structurally different thinking patterns that reveal blind spots no single model can catch.

  • The Council Concept
  • AI Capability Profiling
  • Structured vs. Emergent Modes
  • The Director's Toolkit
  • Knowledge Accumulation
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Additional Papers in Development

We're documenting more methodologies from our AI development journey. Topics include modular game development, AI for creative design, and advanced context management.

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Why These Methodologies Matter

AI coding tools are powerful but require structure to be effective. Random prompting produces random results. Systematic approaches produce professional software.

17GB

LOOM codebase built using these methods

1

Developer using AI pair programming

4+

AI models orchestrated together

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LOOM gives your AI coding tools the context they need. Combine these methodologies with complete codebase intelligence.