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Martin Fowler questions TDD's value in AI agent loops

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Martin Fowler explores the practical application of test-driven development (TDD) within an agent loop, questioning whether it offers genuine value or is merely performative. He examines how TDD principles might be integrated into AI development processes, considering the implications for software development. AI

IMPACT Explores how established software development practices like TDD might be adapted for AI agent development.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a credible voice discussing the application of a software development methodology to AI.

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Martin Fowler questions TDD's value in AI agent loops

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    TDD inside the agent loop - theater or actual value? https://martinfowler.com/articles/exploring-gen-ai/tdd-in-the-agent-loop.html # TDD # SoftwareDevelopment #

    TDD inside the agent loop - theater or actual value? https://martinfowler.com/articles/exploring-gen-ai/tdd-in-the-agent-loop.html # TDD # SoftwareDevelopment # AI

    LINKS martinfowler.com/…/tdd-in-the-agent-loop.…

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