Changelog Master Feed Spec-driven development with Kiro (Changelog Interviews #662)
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Oct 15, 2025 Deepak Singh, a leader at AWS's developer agents team, discusses the innovative Kiro platform, which transforms AI coding from prototypes to production through spec-driven development. He shares insights into how Kiro captures 'vibe coding' and allows users to architect workflows without manual code edits. Deepak also explores Kiro’s structure, including its unique core components and user-centric onboarding. The conversation touches on the future of AI in app development and whether it will democratize access or introduce new barriers.
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Spec-First Development
- Kiro frames development around specs: requirements, design, and tasks in Markdown rather than raw code.
- The agent generates code from the spec and humans steer via edits to the spec, not direct code changes.
Break Problems Into Spec Tasks
- When using agents, break big problems into smaller tasks and capture them as specs.
- Work with the agent on design and tasks so implementations stay traceable and inspectable.
Markdown-Centric UX
- Kiro's UI emphasizes a spec editor and chat over a traditional code-first layout.
- Users author requirements in EARS format and iterate with the agent before asking it to implement tasks.