AI Agents, Meet Test Driven Development



AI Summary

Overview

  • Presented by Anita, focusing on effective AI Solutions using test-driven development (TDD).

Key Points

  1. Adoption of TDD
    • Companies utilizing TDD build more reliable systems for production.
    • Evolution of AI capabilities in coding and production.
  2. Past and Present of AI in Development
    • AI adoption has increased, with better coding models emerging.
    • Cursor AI: Fastest-growing SaaS product, illustrating robust development practices.
    • Challenges: Hallucinations and overfitting of models.
  3. New Training Methods
    • Deep seek R1: Model trained without labeled data using reinforcement learning.
    • Implementing Chain of Thought reasoning for complex problem solving.
  4. Test-Driven Development Process
    • Experimentation: Test various prompting techniques (e.g., few-shot, Chain of Thought).
    • Evaluation: Create thorough datasets to assess model performance under multiple conditions.
    • Scaling: Develop flexible testing frameworks to accommodate changing AI behavior.
    • Deployment: Monitor model behavior in real-time, implement fallback options for API reliability.
  5. Continuous Improvement
    • Capture feedback and edge cases post-deployment for ongoing enhancements.
    • Build caching mechanisms to optimize responses and reduce costs.
    • Fine-tune models based on production data for improved efficiency.
  6. Agentic Workflows
    • Overview of various levels of agentic behaviors (L0 to L4), ranging from simple API calls to fully autonomous decision-making agents.
    • Emphasis on the importance of understanding context and planning within AI workflows.
    • Development of complex tools and techniques to enhance productivity.

Conclusion

  • Emphasizing the importance of TDD and agentic workflows in building robust AI applications.
  • Presentation includes practical examples and a demo of an SEO agent workflow that exemplifies these principles.