Beyond pair programming: Autonomous development with SpecKit and Ralph
Move from "vibe coding" to production-grade autonomous development. Learn how GitHub's SpecKit constitution files and the Ralph Wiggum autonomous loop technique enable agents to build, test, and ship features while you're away from keyboard.
This talk bridges bleeding-edge tools (Google Antigravity, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) with sound engineering practices: specifications, feedback loops, and proper guardrails. See live demonstrations of agents handling multi-file refactors, running tests, and committing working code autonomously.
You'll learn specification-driven development patterns, implementing autonomous agent loops with verification, practical guardrails for overnight builds, and proven workflows from fully autonomous development.
For engineering leaders and senior developers evaluating coding tools beyond "pair programming."
About the speaker
Hidde de Smet
As a certified Azure Solution Architect, Hidde specializes in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions using Scrum and DevOps methodologies. His expertise lies in supporting applications throughout their lifecycle and advocating for agile processes, DevOps, testing, and continuous delivery. Hidde is passionate about utilizing cloud technology and best practices to optimize performance, reduce costs, and align with business objectives. His commitment to continuous learning and industry developments positions him as an ideal candidate to drive digital transformation and the adoption of agile practices in any organization.