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Your test suite is the only thing that makes AI agents useful
DEV.to AIΒ·April 25, 2026
This article argues that the effectiveness of AI agents in tasks like code porting hinges entirely on the quality of a robust test suite, not on the specific AI model or prompt engineering. It highlights that AI agents iterate by running generated code against a specification, making comprehensive tests crucial for providing accurate feedback and ensuring useful output.
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