Vibe coding is only good at creating a sense of progress for devs.

In this episode of AI Native Dev, Cian Clarke, head of AI at Nearform, joins Simon Maple to talk about BMAD, their spec-driven approach that prioritizes clarity before code over prompt first development.

They also get into:
• speed upfront vs. maintainability over time
• why senior engineers gain leverage as junior pathways narrow
• the cultural shift needed to scale AI-generated software beyond solo builders

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

Connect with us here: 
1. Cian Clarke- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cianclarke/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Before you add context, understand the context that’s already there.

In this episode, Yaniv Aknin, founding engineer at Tessl, explains the built in instructions that precede every user prompt, and why acknowledging that hidden layer is critical.

On the docket:
• why tool design matters more than raw reasoning ability
• how Codex does more with fewer tools
• how subagents let Claude stay flexible under context pressure
• why generalist models may adapt better to unfamiliar tools

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Yaniv Aknin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanivaknin/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Even the smartest AI agent starts as a blank slate.

Alexandru Gavrilescu, creator of Backlog.md, and Simon Maple explore how to give AI the right context and specifications so it can deliver like a human teammate, and sometimes faster.

On the docket:
• why humans still matter for review, but AI can accelerate work beyond traditional sprints
• the rise of persistent agents that proactively manage tasks and subagents
• preparing for a world of disposable, single-use software and continuous development loops
• why current Agile metrics and bandwidth estimates need a major rethink

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Alexandru Gavrilescu- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrugavrilescu/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/

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The risk of letting AI do more than autocomplete? It can quickly spin out of control.

On this episode of AI Native Dev, Steve Manuel, founder and CEO of Dylibso, unpacks MCP, the protocol that keeps AI extensions safe and predictable, and dives into mcp.run, his framework for tapping into shared MCP servers without losing control.

With Simon Maple he shares:
• why plugin-safe AI might be the most significant shift in developer tooling this decade
• how mcp.run isolates compute to prevent AI-driven code from being unpredictable, letting developers experiment without risk
• the practical and surprising ways web-connected agents expand what applications can do, from automating workflows to integrating new capabilities
• why first-party code remains essential even in an AI-native world

Connect with us here: 
1. Steve Manuel- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemanuel/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/ 
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/ 

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AI only becomes effective in workflows when it speaks the language of the enterprise.

In this episode of AI Native Dev, Simon Maple sits down with Samuel Messing, VP of Engineering for Search and AI at Slack, to explore how they are tackling one of AI’s toughest challenges: managing enterprise context at scale for 80% of the Fortune 100.

On the docket:
• why understanding context is critical for enterprise AI
• how Slack’s ‘AI Explain’ helps you make sense of information overload
• how to maintain high-quality work when things are changing fast
• why AI can only succeed if compliance and security are built in from the start

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

Connect with us here: 
1. Samuel Messing- https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-messing/ 
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/ 
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/ 

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What makes 2025 the “Year of the Agent”? 

In this episode of AI Native Dev, Simon Maple joined Reuven Cohen, founder of the Agentics Foundation and creator of Claude Flow,  to explore how agentic engineering went from a fringe experiment to a movement reshaping how developers build software. 

On the docket: 

• what makes “agentic engineering” a new profession, not just a buzzword 

• how hive minds and swarms mirror nature’s most efficient systems

• why large companies are “AI-washing” agent tech

• the real tradeoffs between speed, quality, and cost in agent-based dev

• how community-driven foundations are hedging against trillion-dollar corporations

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

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1. Reuven Cohen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuvencohen

 2. Simon Maple - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/

3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/

4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Devs spend more time fixing agent mistakes than shipping features.

On this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny, founder & CEO at Tessl, and Simon Maple, Head of Developer Relations, announce two new products, the Tessl Framework and the Tessl Spec Registry, built to make specs the source of truth, keeping agents aligned with intent and code dependable.

On the docket:
• Why agent development needs its own dependency system
• Using specs to create tests that validate agent outputs
• How Tessl’s 10,000 usage specs prevent agent mistakes with open-source
• Into Tessl’s concept of “vibe speccing”
• The long term bet on spec-centric software

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.
 
Connect with us here:
1. Guy Podjarny- https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/ 
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Stephan Janssen, the mind behind Devoxx, calls this moment the “renaissance of development” and explains why AI-native workflows are rewriting what’s possible. On the docket:

 • how vibe coding cut months of setup and build into days
 • why “spec to code” loops beat pure prompting every time
 • what juniors gain from a universal AI tutor
 • why agents are the big theme for Devoxx Belgium 2025 AI Native Dev,

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

 Connect with us here:
1. Stephan Janssen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanjanssen/
2. Simon Maple - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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What does it mean to be a developer when AI writes most of the code?

On this episode of AI Native Dev, Birgitta Böckeler, Distinguished Engineer at ThoughtWorks, joins Simon Maple to unpack how AI is changing legacy migrations, and why the real value comes from pairing LLMs with proven software engineering practices.

They also get into:
• why “AI alone” won’t solve legacy modernization
• how codemods and deterministic tools amplify AI creativity
• the reflex to rewrite vs. the discipline to refactor
• why developers need to evolve into managers of AI-driven workflows

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk about all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Birgitta Böckeler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/birgittaboeckeler/
2. Simon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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AI coding is great for demos, but can it handle production apps?

On this episode of AI Native Dev, Maor Shlomo, founder of Base44, joins Guy Podjarny to share how he built one of the first “batteries-included” AI app builders and what it reveals about building real software in the age of LLMs.

They dive into:
• why less complexity helps LLMs perform
• how Base44 ships apps with databases and integrations built in
• what smaller, high-context teams can do that big ones can’t
• the path from vibe coding to agentic applications

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk about all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Maor Shlomo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maor-shlomo-1088b4144/
2. Guy Podjarny - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Rapid prototyping is fun, but maintaining it? Not so much.

In this episode, Simon Maple is joined by Nikhil Swaminathan, Head of Product and Richard Threlkeld, Principal Engineer at Kiro IDE (AWS), to discuss how spec-driven development moves the focus from writing code to understanding and communicating system behavior, building software that is easy to understand so that developers can maintain code without losing clarity.

They also explore:
• Kiro’s philosophy on spec-driven development
• why specs must be composable documents
• how specs enable better review and reasoning around refactors

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk about all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Richard Threlkeld- https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-threlkeld-ba31aa1/
2. Nikhil Swaminathan- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilswaminathan/
3. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
4. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
5. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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On this episode of AI Native Dev, David Cramer, co-founder of Sentry, joins Guy Podjarny to talk about what it really takes to ship faster with LLMs built into the workflow, and why over 4 million devs rely on Sentry to do it right.

On the docket:
• how Sentry’s moat is built on deeply interconnected app data
• why David prefers Cursor over Claude
• how a cynical mindset kills AI adoption before it begins

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

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1. David Cramer- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcramer/
2. Guy Podjarny- https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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We’re holding probabilistic systems to deterministic standards.

In this episode of AI Native Dev, Simon Maple talks with Maria Gorinova, Member of Technical Staff at Tessl, about the mismatch between how developers expect software to behave, and how agents actually do.
• how structured context improves abstraction use 
• why agent reliability can only be demonstrated through measurement 
• how Tessl’s tiles improve reliability without bloating context

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

Check out the article - https://tessl.io/blog/proposed-evaluation-framework-for-coding-agents/

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1. Maria Gorinova- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariagorinova/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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With AI adoption surging across orgs, Justin Reock, CTO at DX, joins Simon Maple to break down the difference between meaningful integration and just chasing trends.

They also get into:
• two levers of velocity: quality and maintainability.
• why measuring real AI impact starts with knowing who’s using it and how
• how AI supercharges developer productivity across the SDLC

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

Curated Resource of the Week:
https://ainativedev.co/1ij

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1. Justin Reock- https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinreock/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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In this compilation, Olivier Pomel (Datadog), Mati Staniszewski (ElevenLabs), and Victor Riparbelli (Synthesia) join Guy Podjarny to unpack what it takes to build category defining products in the AI native era.

On the docket:
• why root cause detection felt like sci-fi a few years ago, and what’s changed
• the early challenges ElevenLabs faced as an audio first AI company
• how Synthesia got Mark Cuban to invest in them

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Olivier Pomel- https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierpomel/
2. Mati Staniszewski- https://www.linkedin.com/in/matiii/
3. Victor Riparbelli- https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorriparbelli/
4. Guy Podjarny- https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/
5. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
6. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Jonathan Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Moderne, joins Simon Maple to share how real engineering teams are using Moderne’s rewrite engine to reduce technical debt at the source, and drive org-wide transformation.

On the docket:

• the hard limit LLMs can’t scale past
• why OpenRewrite uses a declarative framework
• the real challenge: accessing the compiler’s truth

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Jonathan Schneider- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonkschneider/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Patrick Debois, the mind behind “DevOps,” joins Simon Maple to unpack the system-level shifts AI is driving across software engineering, drawn from what he saw firsthand at the AI Engineer’s World Fair.

They also get into:
• how inconsistent codebases confuse AI
• why running agents locally is becoming obsolete
• inside OpenAI’s concept of “model specs”

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

Read Patrick Debois’s full article here: https://ainativedev.co/0p3

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1. Patrick Debois- https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdebois/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

(00:00) Trailer
(01:03) Introduction
(02:57) AI Engineering World Fair: Conference Overview
(07:38) Seven Key Lessons from the Fair
(08:51) AI Coding Agents Everywhere
(11:14) Evolving AI Dev Tool Practices
(12:23) Specs as the New Code
(15:00) Agents Running in the Cloud
(24:00) Parallel Agent Execution
(36:58) CI/CD Shifting Left
(40:55) AI Productivity Multipliers
(47:15) Outro

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Michael Hunger of Neo4j, joins Simon Maple to unpack how graph databases inject structure, intent, and traceability into modern AI systems.

On the docket:

• why relationships in data encode intent
• the black-box problem in vector based RAG
• why devs should build their own MCP server

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

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1. Michael Hunger- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jexpde/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

(00:00) Trailer
(01:03) Introduction & Neo4j Origins
(03:02) Persisting Relationships for High-Performance Queries
(04:00) Modeling Business Intent & Key Use Cases
(05:00) Fraud Detection at Scale with Graph Algorithms
(06:11) Graph-Enhanced RAG vs. Vector-Only Retrieval
(09:02) Explainability & Drill-Down Evaluation in RAG
(13:05) Fusing Structured & Unstructured Data for Context
(15:00) MCP for Developer Productivity: Schema-to-Code & API Wrapping
(21:16) Security & Sandboxing Best Practices for MCP
(29:08) MCP Server Recommendations & Outro

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Baruch Sadogursky, Head of Developer Relations at TuxCare, joins Simon Maple to explore why automated integrity needs to be built in before we rely on AI outputs.

On the docket:

• the difference between specs and tests
• why PMs sidelined specs
• the "intent-integrity gap" between human goals and LLM outputs
• the non-determinism of LLMs as a feature, not a flaw
• Baruch’s belief: devs are not going anywhere

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

Connect with us here: 
1. Baruch Sadogursky- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbaruch/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Can LLMs replace structured systems to scale enterprises?

Jason Ganz, Senior Manager DX at dbt Labs, joins Simon Maple to unpack why, despite the rapid rise of AI systems, enterprises still rely on structured data for consistency and reliable decision making.

They also discuss:

• the invisible edge cases LLMs can’t see
• difference between software engineering and data engineering in AI
• the mismatch between AI output and business logic
• what the data engineer of the future actually does

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

Connect with us here:
1. Jason Ganz (LinkedIn)- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasnonaz/
2. Jason Ganz (X)- https://x.com/jasnonaz
3. dbt Labs- https://www.getdbt.com/
4. dbt Fusion engine- https://www.getdbt.com/product/fusion
5. dbt Community- https://www.getdbt.com/community
6. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
7. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
8. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

00:00 Trailer
01:01 Introduction
01:41 dbt Labs
04:39 Data engineers
07:39 LLMs understanding
13:15 AI isn’t as lazy as humans
15:29 Problem: the scaffolding to get data
17:38 Best contextual results
19:40 Dealing with security
25:00 Structured data
27:37 Problems with LLMs and data
29:47 Exact numbers
32:10 Hallucinations
34:28 Human validation
36:20 MCP servers
39:09 UX bottlenecks
42:27 Quality of data
44:00 The future of data engineers
47:02 getdbt.com
48:09 Outro

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In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny and Danny Allan unpack how security has reduced just to a concern from a roadblock for devs.

On the docket:

• why 80% of Snyk’s enterprise customers are actively using AI tools
• navigating security risks of today and tomorrow
• the recurring flaw in every new stack
• why more code means more vulnerabilities

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

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1. Danny Allan- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyallan/
2. Guy Podjarny- https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny is joined by Victor Riparbelli, Co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, who is leading the charge towards AI driven video that lets anyone become a video creation pro with no prior field experience.

On the docket:

• how Synthesia enables full video editability even after generation
• Victor’s vision for fully coded videos that enable personalized, customizable viewing
• Victor’s belief that future generations will prefer visuals over any kind of text

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

Connect with us here:

1. Victor Riparbelli- https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorriparbelli/
2. Guy Podjarny- https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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From early IntelliJ user to JetBrains advocate, Anton Arhipov continues his conversation with Simon Maple and Baptiste Fernandez on AI Native Dev, tracing his journey through tools, trends, and the changing face of developer experience.

On the docket:

• how IntelliJ responds to new tools in the market
• understanding the pros and cons of tab-driven development for devs
• why tools will need to get better in PR workflows
• ZeroTurnaround’s Java reloading that ended JVM restarts
• the four must-know IntelliJ plugins for every developer

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

Connect with us here: 

1. Anton Arhipov- https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonarhipov/ 
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/ 
3. Baptiste Fernandez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/baptiste-fernandez-0a958630/
4. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/ 
5. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Your codebase already has AI contributors. If they don’t understand it, that’s on you.

In this segment from AI Native DevCon, Sean Roberts, VP of Applied AI at Netlify, explains why agent experience is, in fact, an extension of developer experience.

He also shares:

• why hallucinations are what inference looks like when context is missing.
• why knowledge graphs matter for large codebases.
• using feedback loops to help agents learn from real deployments.
• the downside of standardising on a single agent

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

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1. Sean Roberts- https://www.linkedin.com/in/developsean/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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What happens when the OG Spring Dev, Josh Long, teams up with Simon Maple on AI Native Dev?

You get a front row seat to them building a Spring powered app that showcases the future of AI integration.

While building the app, they discuss:

• why developers are adopting Spring AI
• how Spring is becoming the go-to for AI engineering
• why companies route users from humans to IVRs
• understanding model context protocol

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Josh Long- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshlong/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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In this episode, our founder and CEO, Guy Podjarny speaks with Ron Efroni, CEO of Flox and President of the NixOS Foundation, about advancing AI from experimental phases to robust, production-ready environments.

Flox optimizes reproducible environments, Nix provides the foundation, and Ron Efroni is uniting them to scale enterprise development.

On the docket:

• the value proposition of using "environment as code"
• exploring a future of specialized AI agents in a connected ecosystem.
• grasping how to layer MCP over environments, and
• AI to be more deterministic, or should we adapt to it?

About Us:

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

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1. Ron Efroni- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronefroni/
2. Guy Podjarny- https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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Simon Maple and Joe Holdcroft swap their AI-generated apps and put Cursor and Windsurf to the test by adding natural disasters like earthquakes and lightning strikes. Discover how AI coding tools handle randomness, spreading effects, animation, and bugs—plus the devs’ thoughts on debugging AI-generated code.

Subscribe for deep dives into modern dev workflows and AI-powered coding experiments.

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In this hands-on episode of AI Native Dev, Simon Maple and Joe Holdcroft go head-to-head in a “vibe coding relay” challenge—building a tiny town simulator from scratch using AI-powered dev tools BASE44 and Bolt.new. With only 10 minutes, vague prompts, and no prep, they put these rapid-prototyping tools to the test. Simon leans into SimCity nostalgia while Joe battles ghost-town bugs and infinite money glitches. Hosted by Macey Baker, the episode dives deep into AI-assisted UI generation, event simulation, and how far these tools can really go with minimal human input. Part 2 continues next week with Cursor and Windsurf as Simon and Joe swap codebases to iterate on each other’s AI-born towns.

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In this episode, Simon Maple converses with Gal Kleinman, co-founder of Traceloop, to delve into the realm of LLM observability. Kleinman shares his expertise on constructing evaluation suites and overcoming the challenges associated with LLM applications. Learn about innovative solutions like Open LLMetry and gain insights into best practices for maintaining robust observability systems.

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In this episode, host Simon Maple engages in a compelling discussion with Annie Vella, a skilled software engineer and manager, about the integration of AI into software development. Annie shares her insights on how AI tools are reshaping coding practices, the challenges engineers face in transitioning to management roles, and the skills required to thrive in this evolving landscape. This episode is crucial for anyone looking to understand the implications of AI in their work. 

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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GI2ywMl2gQk

Read Annie's blog: https://annievella.com/posts/the-software-engineering-identity-crisis/

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In this episode, Guy Podjarny sits down with Tom Hulme to discuss the transformative shift from a code-centric to a spec-centric approach in software development. They explore the advantages of cloud-native practices, the evolving tool ecosystem, and the future role of AI and LLMs. Gain expert insights into the trends that are shaping the future of the industry.

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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/reU8W2aH30Y

Read the GV Event Blog: gv.com/news/five-ai-realities-with-tessl-guy-podjarny

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In this episode, Alex Komoroske delves into the transformative role of AI in the tech industry. As an expert in web platform development, Alex discusses AI's potential to redefine technology and creativity. Gain insights into how AI serves as a disruptive innovation and explore its implications for developers.

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Join Guy Podjarny as he hosts Olivier Pomel, CEO of Datadog, in a compelling discussion on the evolution of observability and AI's role in modern technology. Olivier offers his expertise on AI-powered applications, the security challenges they face, and the future of AI interactions. This episode provides crucial insights for tech professionals and developers seeking to understand AI's impact on cloud computing and security.

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In this episode of the Tessl podcast, hosts Patrick Debois and Simon Maple explore the transformative landscape of software development practices. Join them as they discuss emerging patterns that are reshaping the industry. Patrick, a DevOps pioneer, shares valuable insights on aligning development work with business intents, while Simon brings his expertise in Java, cloud computing, and AI integration in software to the table. This engaging discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of development.

What You'll Learn:

• Identify emerging patterns in software development that enhance decision-making.
• Shift your focus from implementation to understanding business intent for more meaningful outcomes.
• Utilize spec centricity to create clearer specifications that bridge technical and non-technical teams.
• Leverage the right tools to facilitate innovative practices and improve productivity.
• Recognize the significance of clean data in enhancing software requirements and decision-making.

This episode is perfect for developers, project managers, and anyone in the tech field looking to stay ahead of the curve in evolving development practices. It's an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand how to better align their work with business goals and improve collaboration across teams.

💡 What are your thoughts on the future of development practices? Join the conversation and share your insights in the comments! 👇

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kMRHuc36AK4

Blog post: https://ainativedev.io/news/the-4-patterns-of-ai-native-dev-overview

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LLMs don’t get smarter when you dump everything into context, they get distracted.

At AI-Native DevCon, Guy Podjarny unpacks the evolution of AI augmented development, and how devs can get the most from current tools.

On the docket:
• how to help agents close the capability-reliability gap
• why 'context engineering is basically the same as specs.'
• why statistical measurement is the only meaningful way to judge agent reliability.
• how ‘tiles’ level inconsistent documentation across old and new libraries.

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development.

Connect with us here:
1. Guy Podjarny- https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/
2. Simon Maple- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl- https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

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🔒 How Secure is AI? Gandalf’s Creator Exposes the Risks 🔥

AI security is under attack, and hackers are finding new ways to manipulate AI systems. In this episode, Guy Podjarny sits down with Mateo Rojas-Carulla, co-founder of Lakera and creator of Gandalf, to break down the biggest threats facing AI today—from prompt injections and jailbreaks to data poisoning and agent manipulation.

What You’ll Learn:
- How attackers exploit AI vulnerabilities in real-world applications
- Why AI models struggle to separate instructions from external data
- How Gandalf’s 60M+ attack attempts revealed shocking insights
- What the Dynamic Security Utility Framework (DSEC) means for AI safety
- Why red teaming is critical for preventing AI disasters

Whether you’re a developer, security expert, or just curious about AI risks, this episode is packed with must-know insights on keeping AI safe in an evolving landscape.

💡 Can AI truly be secured? Or will attackers always find a way? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RKCvlJT_r4s

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What happens when AI learns to lie? In this electrifying episode of AI Native Dev, Simon Maple is joined by the brilliant Macey Baker, Community Engineer at Tessl, to unravel the wild, unpredictable, and sometimes downright hilarious world of Large Language Models (LLMs) in social deception games.

From the psychological mind games of Werewolf to the cutthroat negotiations of Split or Steal, Macey spills the details on how AI models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o, Anthropic’s Sonnet, Llama, and DeepSeek R1 navigate deception, trust, and ethics when the stakes are high. Can an AI manipulate, bluff, or betray? Which model is the sneakiest, and which one folds under pressure?

Prepare for shocking twists, unexpected strategies, and an eye-opening look at the ethical implications of AI in interactive gameplay. This is one episode you won’t want to miss—especially if you think you can outwit an AI!

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In this episode, Guy and Simon dive deep into February’s wave of AI model releases, focusing heavily on the showdown between OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 and Anthropic’s Sonnet 3.7. They discuss GPT-4.5's move toward higher emotional intelligence (EQ), how it compares with Claude, and whether it’s actually meeting developers' expectations—or falling short.

Anthropic’s introduction of dynamic reasoning with Sonnet 3.7 gets special attention as Guy and Simon explore what this new feature means practically for developers, referencing Bolt.new’s recent implementation as an example. They also weigh the strategic choices these AI labs face—when to build tools themselves and when to act purely as platforms—highlighting the delicate balance companies like Anthropic and ElevenLabs must strike.

The conversation also covers practical developer workflows, featuring insights from recent interviews with Farhath, who leverages multiple AI dev tools simultaneously, and Mati from ElevenLabs, who shares how his company navigates scaling and research while remaining nimble.

Finally, Guy and Simon announce AI Native Dev Con: Spring 2025, and hint at exciting upcoming episodes, rounding out a packed discussion that goes straight to the heart of what matters for AI-native developers today.

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In this episode of AI Native Dev, hosts Guy Podjarny sits down with Mati Staniszewski, the visionary CEO and co-founder of ElevenLabs, a leader in AI audio technology. Mati shares the origin story of ElevenLabs, detailing how a frustration with subpar dubbing in Polish movies sparked a mission to revolutionize audio processing. The conversation delves into the technical challenges and breakthroughs that have positioned ElevenLabs at the forefront of AI-powered audio experiences. Mati also discusses the company's unique organizational culture and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of audio AI. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or AI enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of audio technology and the role ElevenLabs is playing in shaping it.

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In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, Simon Maple sits down with Farhath Razzaque, a freelance software AI engineer who has been extensively using AI tools in his development workflow. Farhath has built a reputation as a trusted voice in the AI and software development communities, thanks to his rich background and experience. He has worked on multiple projects that integrate cutting-edge AI technologies, helping companies streamline their processes and innovate effectively. His passion for AI and development is evident through his active participation in various tech forums and his contributions to open-source projects. Farhath's insights into his ideal development environment, the tools he frequently uses, and his thoughts on the future of AI in software development offer invaluable guidance for developers looking to integrate AI into their processes.

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Join Simon Maple as he hosts a compelling discussion at the State of Open Con, featuring Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, Guy Podjarny, Founder and CEO of Tessl, and Richard Sikang Bian, Head of Open Source from Ant Group. This episode delves into the impact of DeepSeek R1, a groundbreaking AI model that has taken the market by storm due to its cost-effective and innovative approach. The panel explores the broader implications for open source AI, discussing legal, ethical, and collaborative aspects. Amanda Brock provides insights into the open source legal frameworks, while Guy Podjarny shares his expertise on transparency and innovation. Richard Sikang Bian offers a unique perspective on company culture and AI development strategies. Tune in to understand how DeepSeek R1 is setting new standards in AI and what the future holds for open source technology.

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Join hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny in this insightful episode as they discuss the latest trends and innovations in AI technology. Featuring the impressive advancements by DeepSeek, this episode highlights how these new developments are affecting major players like Nvidia and altering the AI landscape. The hosts also explore the significant investments in AI infrastructure and discuss the shifting role of developers in an AI-driven world. With expert insights from industry leaders, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of AI.

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In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, hosts Guy Podjarny, and Dion Almaer are joined by Guy Gur-Ari, co-founder of Augment. Guy Gur-Ari has a rich background in the tech industry, notably having worked at Google, where he gained significant experience with large language models (LLMs). His tenure at Google saw him involved in the transition from vision models to language models, including the development of groundbreaking tools like the Codex model. With a focus on AI-powered solutions, Guy Gur-Ari's work has been pivotal in advancing AI's role in software development, making him a voice of trust and authority in the field. The discussion in this episode dives into the creation and benefits of AI-powered coding assistants and tools, exploring how they enhance developer productivity and the future of software development with AI.

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In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, Simon Maple is joined by Hannah Foxwell, an independent consultant with significant experience in platform engineering, security, and AI. Hannah shares her journey from a release manager to leadership roles at Snyk and VMware, revealing her deep insights into the parallels between DevOps and AI adoption. As a community leader and event organizer, Hannah offers valuable perspectives on the cultural shifts necessary for embracing AI in development teams. Discover how AI is impacting both seasoned and novice developers, the importance of overcoming skepticism, and the future role of AI in software development.

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In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, hosts Dion Almaer sit down with Quinn Slack, a trailblazer in the tech industry and CEO of Sourcegraph. Known for his contributions to enhancing developer tools, Quinn shares his insights on the inception of Sourcegraph, its evolution with AI integration, and the journey towards creating the advanced AI tool, Cody. From initial challenges in code search to the development of agentic AI, Quinn provides a comprehensive look at how Sourcegraph is pioneering AI-driven software development. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on the role of AI in automating coding tasks, the importance of a collaborative developer mindset, and the future prospects of AI in the industry.

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If software can improve autonomously, why shouldn’t security?

On this episode of AI Native Dev, René Brandel, founder and CEO of Casco, explores how upfront specs enable reliable agent generated software, and how that same discipline drives Casco’s autonomous, continuously improving security.

On the docket:
• how small teams with self-improving agents can outperform large security orgs.
• why vibe coding is ideal for rapid prototyping and live customer iteration.
• what a practical, scalable specification format must solve for in real workflows.

Register now to AI Native DevCon - https://ainativedev.io/devcon

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1. René Brandel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renebrandel/ 
2. Simon Maple - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/ 
3. Tessl - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/ 

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Join Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny as they recount the pivotal moments in AI development throughout 2024. This episode serves as a comprehensive review of the year, highlighting the evolution of AI tools, the competitive landscape among AI models, and the reality of AI hype. With expert guest Guy Podjarny, co-host of the podcast and a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for his leadership in developer security tools, the discussion delves into spec-centric development and predictions for 2025. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of AI as Simon and Guy share their perspectives on the future of AI-driven software development.

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In this enlightening episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, host Simon Maple engages with Macey Baker, a Community Engineer at Tessl, to explore the intricacies of prompting in AI interactions. Macey shares her expertise on effective prompting techniques and discusses her unique role at Tessl that combines AI engineering with community engagement. With her vast experience, Macey provides listeners with practical tips and insights on how to maximize the potential of LLMs through strategic prompting. From understanding the significance of community engineering to the dynamic nature of prompts, this episode is packed with valuable information for developers looking to enhance their AI models' performance.

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In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, Simon Maple introduces a special crossover event with the Infra Pod, featuring Guy Podjarny, CEO of Tessl and former founder of Snyk. Guy shares his journey from Snyk to Tessl and delves into the revolutionary concept of AI Native Development. Joined by Tim Chen and Ian Livingstone, they discuss the Tessl Vision and how AI is poised to reshape the software development landscape. Guy's insights on the separation of specification from implementation and the evolving role of AI in software creation provide a compelling vision of the future. With a focus on community engagement and events like AI Native DevCon, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of AI and software development.

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Malte Ubl, CTO of Vercel, as he delves into the transformative impact of AI on web development. Hosted by Dion Almaer from Tessl, this episode of the AI Native Dev Podcast explores how AI is reshaping the landscape for developers. Malte shares his journey from Google to Vercel and discusses the evolution of Vercel's AI SDK and v0 tool, along with the role of eval driven development in accelerating AI application refinement. Gain insights into the commoditization of AI models, the strategic use of proprietary data, and how full-stack development is being redefined by AI advancements.

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