Test features on screen and merge fixed PRs
If you want to get real work done - actually ship and build a business with velocity - I don’t understand why you would waste time trying to build your own code factory from scratch. Task: The author shifted from building custom code factories to using Devin for cloud-based development. The workflow involves Devin's 'Test App' feature, which screen-records and narrates its own testing process, identifies bugs, and fixes them automatically. Once the Pull Request is ready, the author types '!land' to merge to main, with Devin handling final reviews and fixes. Human involvement is limited to initiating the process and confirming the merge command.; tools: Devin. Human role: The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.; limitations: The source is a personal testimonial without measured data or controlled comparisons. It assumes access to Devin and specific features like 'Test App' and '!land' commands. The author acknowledges that local development is still necessary for certain UI-heavy tasks requiring precise control. Reliability depends on the agent's ability to correctly identify and fix bugs without human intervention..
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Overview
If you want to get real work done - actually ship and build a business with velocity - I don’t understand why you would waste time trying to build your own code factory from scratch.
Workflow
The author shifted from building custom code factories to using Devin for cloud-based development. The workflow involves Devin's 'Test App' feature, which screen-records and narrates its own testing process, identifies bugs, and fixes them automatically. Once the Pull Request is ready, the author types '!land' to merge to main, with Devin handling final reviews and fixes. Human involvement is limited to initiating the process and confirming the merge command.
Reported result
The author reports a drastic increase in shipping velocity and developer happiness. Specific metrics are not provided, but the outcome is described as 'seriously insane' and superior to local development. The author notes that local development is now only used for UI-heavy features requiring fast iteration and micromanagement.
Human role
The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.
Limitations
The source is a personal testimonial without measured data or controlled comparisons. It assumes access to Devin and specific features like 'Test App' and '!land' commands. The author acknowledges that local development is still necessary for certain UI-heavy tasks requiring precise control. Reliability depends on the agent's ability to correctly identify and fix bugs without human intervention.
Try it
I want to replicate the cloud-based development workflow described by Ryan Carson using Devin. My project is [replaceable: project name and tech stack]. I need to test a new feature: [replaceable: feature description]. 1. Use Devin to implement the feature in a cloud VM. 2. Trigger the 'Test App' feature to screen-record and narrate the testing process. 3. Allow Devin to identify and fix any bugs found during the test. 4. Once the PR is ready, review the changes and type '!land' to merge to main. 5. Before merging, confirm that the screen recording shows successful navigation and no critical errors. If the 'Test App' feature is unavailable, simulate the process by having Devin write and run automated tests, then fix failures. Do not merge if any tests fail or if the screen recording shows broken UI. Report the outcome and any issues encountered.
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