Kent Beck, a pivotal figure in software development, discusses his evolving views on coding and the impact of AI tools in an interview. With 52 years of experience, Kent shares how AI agents have re-energized his approach to building software, making him more ambitious in his projects. He emphasizes the importance of test-driven development (TDD) as a critical strategy for ensuring code quality and preventing regressions when working with AI coding assistants. Kent also reflects on his past experiences at Facebook and the origins of the Agile Manifesto.
Kent is re-energized thanks to using AI agents to build stuff. He loves how he doesn't need to know exactly all the details, allowing for more ambitious projects.
Test-driven development (TDD) is a 'superpower' when working with AI agents. It helps to ensure that regressions introduced by AI do not disrupt the codebase.
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