Ex-NASA dev reveals his Agentic Engineering Workflow
Aug 7, 2026David Ondrej
Summary
This talk introduces the concept of an 'Agentic Engineering Workflow' as demonstrated by the 'Dexter Software Factory'. It highlights how AI agents can be leveraged to automate various aspects of the software development lifecycle, from code generation and modification to testing and deployment. The discussion emphasizes the shift in developer focus from direct coding to orchestrating and managing AI agents. Specific tools and platforms like Dexter, HumanLayer, and Cursor are mentioned as enablers of this workflow. The talk also touches upon the potential for AI agents to assist in tasks like migrating existing systems, suggesting a future where AI plays a more central role in software engineering.