Ep. #87, Augmented Coding Patterns with Lada Kesseler

On episode 87 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Jessica Kerr sit down with Lada Kesseler to explore how experienced engineers can work effectively with AI coding assistants. They discuss why AI feels like a fast, noisy black box, and how patterns like semantic zooming, feedback loops, testing, and observability can help developers stay in control. This episode is a deep dive into using AI without sacrificing clarity, quality, or trust.

Links/Resources

• Augmented Coding Patterns repository
• Augmented Coding Patterns website
• Augmented Coding Patterns Map
• AI Talks - Lada Kesseler: Augmented Coding: Mapping the Uncharted Territory
• Ghostty
• iTerm2
• Zork
• Llewellyn Falco and Lada Kesseler - Testing Better with Approvals
• Process files: Blueprints for Agentic AI - Llewellyn Falco | Craft 2025
• Lada Kesseler on LinkedIn
• Lada Kesseler’s blog