The Man Behind World’s Largest Dev Con | Stephan & Devoxx

Stephan Janssen, the mind behind Devoxx, calls this moment the “renaissance of development” and explains why AI-native workflows are rewriting what’s possible.

On the docket:
• how vibe coding cut months of setup and build into days
• why “spec to code” loops beat pure prompting every time
• what juniors gain from a universal AI tutor
• why agents are the big theme for Devoxx Belgium 2025

AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your go-to podcast for solutions in software development in the age of AI. Tune in as we engage with engineers, founders, and open-source innovators to talk all things AI, security, and development. 

Connect with us here:
1.Stephan Janssen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanjanssen/
2. Simon Maple - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaple/
3. Tessl - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesslio/
4. AI Native Dev - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-native-dev/

00:00 Trailer
01:10 Introduction
03:35 The Popularity and Challenges of Devoxx Conferences
05:30 Stefan's Journey with AI Dev Tools
08:01 The Vibe Coding Experiment
16:04 From Vibe Coding to Spec-Driven Development
20:40 The Importance of Specifications and Testing
25:12 The Future of Development: Vibe Coding vs. Spec-Driven
31:51 The Importance of Senior Developers in AI Projects
32:52 Security and Performance Considerations
34:20 Testing and Debugging Challenges
37:16 Maintaining Specifications and Documentation
39:11 Role of Specifications in Development
43:07 Future of Developer Roles and AI Integration
51:55 Preparing for Devoxx Belgium
55:03 Innovative Features for Devoxx Belgium
57:16 The Future of Developer Conferences
01:02:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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