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
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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.