AI can generate code faster than ever—but speed without structure leads to chaos.
In this session, Stanton M. Brooks II introduces Micro-Contract Development (MCD)—a lightweight framework designed to help teams use AI agents safely, predictably, and effectively.
Instead of relying on trial and error, MCD provides a clear four-phase lifecycle:
Evaluate → Contract → Execute → Closeout
You’ll learn how to turn AI from an unpredictable tool into a governed system for delivering high-quality software—and you’ll actually experience what it looks like to run a structured AI session in practice.
What You’ll Learn
Why AI agents fail in production (and why it’s not a capability issue)
How to control scope and outputs at machine speed
What a “contract” with an AI agent actually means in practice
Why “Approved File Paths” are the most overlooked constraint in AI workflows
How to run this framework with any LLM—no special tools required
What deliberate speed looks like—and why it beats “move fast and break things”
Who This Is For
UX Designers exploring AI workflows
Product Managers working with AI-enabled teams
Developers and engineers using AI tools
Anyone curious about practical, real-world AI usage beyond hype
Event Format
🎤 Talk + Interactive walkthrough
💬 Live Q&A
Register on Luma: Registration link
Speaker
Stanton M. Brooks II
Founder, Active Twist Consulting Group
Stanton is the creator of the Micro-Contract Development (MCD) methodology and author of Shipping Quality Software Fast with Micro-Contract Development. His VS Code extension, AmphionAgent, gained over 3,300 organic installs within days of launch.
With 20+ years across UX, product leadership, and systems architecture, Stanton works at the intersection of AI tooling, organizational design, and modern software delivery. The book is available for free at mcdbook.com.
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