Will AI take over developer and tester roles? Rob's investigations found that an AI/LLM bot can write effective implementations but will need very clear, descriptive specifications. Yes, we humans will need to write the tests first! Test-Driven Development (TDD) has allowed developers to do just that—to "think in tests"—for over 25 years. TDD combines engineering specification, developer testing, coding, and design in a fast feedback cycle that greatly reduces defects, debugging, and rework. Test-driven teams write a failing automated test that defines new behavior, then the "...
Rob Myers
Founder, Principle Coach & Instructor
Agile Institute
Rob Myers has been in the software development profession since 1986, and has been training and coaching organizations in Agile engineering practices since 1998. His courses are always a blend of fun and practical hands-on exercises, Sharon Bowman's "Training From the Back of the Room" techniques, and first-person stories from both successful and not-so-successful Agile implementations. Rob is working on the final draft of his book, Essential Test-Driven Development (Addison Wesley, March 2025). He is also a Certified Scrum Alliance Trainer and aspiring Zen Buddhist priest.