16 Sept 2025
37m

Revolutionising Spec-Driven Development with Tessl’s Framework & Registry

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The AI Native Dev - from Copilot today to AI Native Software Development tomorrow

In this episode of The AI Native Dev podcast, co-hosts Guy Podjarny and Simon Maple unveil Tessl's two new products: the Tessl Framework, a spec-driven development framework, and the Tessl Spec Registry, designed to improve how agents use open-source resources. They discuss the problems these products aim to solve, such as the unreliability and overconfidence of AI agents in development, which often leads to errors and the need for constant review. The hosts explain how the Tessl Framework helps capture intent through specs and generate tests, while the Tessl Spec Registry provides agents with necessary knowledge, including over 10,000 usage specs for open-source libraries. They also share Tessl's journey, highlighting the company's adaptability and commitment to spec-centric software development.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction to Tessl and AI Agent Challenges

Part 2: Tessl Framework and Spec-Driven Development

Part 3: Tessl Spec Registry and Applications

Part 4: Community, Journey, and Call to Action

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