Self-Driving Codebases in Practice | Forward Planning #8

In this episode, we take the next step toward self-driving codebases. We’ll start by introducing a lightweight template designed to make a codebase easier for agents to understand and operate on. Then we’ll point an agent at it and let it loose. From there, we’ll break down the components: how we structure the repo, why we use tools like ast-grep, and how these choices help make code more legible, enforceable, and adaptable for agent-driven workflows. Finally, we’ll check back in on what the agent actually did , Topics we’ll cover: - What a “self-driving codebase” looks like in practice - Using ast-grep for structural rules and enforcement - Designing a repo that agents can navigate and modify - Letting an agent loose: expectations vs. reality As always, join us live to ask questions in chat. We’ll also share the template so you can try it yourself.