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

The AI Native Dev - from Copilot today to AI Native Software Development tomorrow

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,
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Chapter

1. Trailer (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:01:10)

3. The Popularity and Challenges of Devoxx Conferences (00:03:35)

4. Stefan's Journey with AI Dev Tools (00:05:30)

5. The Vibe Coding Experiment (00:08:01)

6. From Vibe Coding to Spec-Driven Development (00:16:45)

7. The Importance of Specifications and Testing (00:21:21)

8. The Future of Development: Vibe Coding vs. Spec-Driven (00:25:53)

9. The Importance of Senior Developers in AI Projects (00:32:32)

10. Security and Performance Considerations (00:33:33)

11. Testing and Debugging Challenges (00:35:01)

12. Maintaining Specifications and Documentation (00:37:57)

13. Role of Specifications in Development (00:39:52)

14. Future of Developer Roles and AI Integration (00:43:48)

15. Preparing for Devoxx Belgium (00:52:36)

16. Innovative Features for Devoxx Belgium (00:55:44)

17. The Future of Developer Conferences (00:57:57)

18. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (01:03:33)