𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗤𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝘂

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗤𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝘂

I build Achu, a desktop app for screenshot beautification, using Qwen Code.

Most people fail with AI coding because they let the conversation grow too large. The model loses context and starts hallucinating. I avoid this by using a strict workflow and specific slash commands.

Here is my daily process:

Setup and Context

• I start every session with /init. This gives the AI a map of my folder structure.
• I manually write a project onboarding doc. I tell the AI about my tech stack, Electron constraints, and business rules.
• This upfront work prevents endless back-and-forth later.

Spec-Driven Planning

• I never ask for code immediately. I use /plan first.
• I describe a feature and ask the AI to propose an approach.
• I iterate on the plan 2 or 3 times until the spec is perfect.
• Good implementation starts with a solid plan, not a vague prompt.

Managing Subagents

• I use subagents for tasks that can run in parallel.
• I have a dedicated testing subagent for Vitest and Electron patterns.
• I use "Fork Subagents" to run multiple investigations at once without tripling my token costs.

Context Hygiene

• I treat context like limited memory.
• I use /summary to create a checkpoint after big tasks.
• I use /compress to shrink the chat history when the window gets full.
• If the AI drifts from my architecture twice, I use /clear to start fresh. It is cheaper to restart than to fix a broken session.

Pro Tips for Accuracy

• Stop using documentation URLs. Docs are often outdated.
• Instead, point the AI directly at the source code using the @ symbol.
• Example: @./node_modules/library/src. This gives the AI ground-truth facts.
• I use /remember to save architectural decisions like "Always use Electron contextBridge."
• I use /btw for quick questions. This allows me to ask for clarification without breaking the main conversation flow.

The discipline of using these commands makes the difference between a toy and a tool. Spend 20 minutes planning to save 3 hours of debugging.

Source: https://dev.to/qainsights/how-i-use-qwen-code-slash-commands-to-build-achu-app-5cm9

Optional learning community: https://t.me/GyaanSetuAi