{"ID":2894151,"CreatedAt":"2026-06-01T04:54:23.091178241Z","UpdatedAt":"2026-06-01T04:54:23.091178241Z","DeletedAt":null,"paper_url":"https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.12665","arxiv_id":"2507.12665","title":"Single Conversation Methodology: A Human-Centered Protocol for AI-Assisted Software Development","abstract":"We propose the Single Conversation Methodology (SCM), a novel and pragmatic approach to software development using large language models (LLMs). In contrast to ad hoc interactions with generative AI, SCM emphasizes a structured and persistent development dialogue, where all stages of a project - from requirements to architecture and implementation - unfold within a single, long-context conversation. The methodology is grounded on principles of cognitive clarity, traceability, modularity, and documentation. We define its phases, best practices, and philosophical stance, while arguing that SCM offers a necessary correction to the passive reliance on LLMs prevalent in current practices. We aim to reassert the active role of the developer as architect and supervisor of the intelligent tool.","short_abstract":"We propose the Single Conversation Methodology (SCM), a novel and pragmatic approach to software development using large language models (LLMs). In contrast to ad hoc interactions with generative AI, SCM emphasizes a structured and persistent development dialogue, where all stages of a project - from requirements to ar...","url_abs":"https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.12665","url_pdf":"https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.12665v1","authors":"[\"Salvador D. Escobedo\"]","published":"2025-07-16T22:43:30Z","proceeding":"cs.SE","tasks":"[\"cs.SE\",\"cs.AI\",\"cs.HC\"]","methods":"[\"Large Language Model\",\"Language Model\"]","has_code":false}