Chris Harbert: Test-driven Development, AI, Pair Programming, Agile Testing

Session name: Test-driven Development, AI, Pair Programming, Agile Testing
Speaker: Chris Harbert
Session Description: Writing the code first and then using AI to generate tests overlooks a best practice that’s been around for nearly 25 years: test-first development. Test-first development has long been associated with better-architected and higher-quality software. So why not write the tests first and use AI as a pair programmer to implement the code? In this talk, Chris Harbert explores the enduring benefits of test-first development and why advancements in AI make this approach more relevant than ever. Drawing on over two decades of experience, including deep roots in Extreme Programming (XP) with a focus on Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Pair Programming, he shares how these practices were applied before AI tools entered the scene and demonstrates how AI can now function as an automated pair programmer. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into TDD workflows, maximize productivity, and build higher-quality software faster.

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