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Thanks a lot — and I really like how you framed it: tools do good things in the proper hands.

BMAD is a great addition. I haven’t gone deep enough with it yet, but from what you describe, it fits exactly into the direction I find most interesting: AI not just as a code generator, but as a structured collaborator.

The brainstorming use case especially makes sense to me. When you’re unsure about the best direction or exploring unfamiliar tech, an agent that helps compare options and surface ideas can be more valuable than jumping straight into implementation.

And that connects perfectly to the main point of the article: AI should support the thinking process, not replace ownership of the decision.

Really interesting that you’re using it both for a side project and at work — I’ll definitely take a closer look at BMAD. It may deserve a spot in a future update.