[Hack Session] Beyond the IDE: Exploring Agentic Development Environments
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AI coding agents are changing the way we build software. But what happens when the development environment itself starts evolving around them?
In this meetup, we'll explore Agentic Development Environments (ADEs), tools designed to help developers work with multiple AI agents, run tasks in parallel, and rethink their everyday development workflows.
Through live demos featuring Orca, Herdr, and a quick look at Rex, we'll explore concepts like parallel agents, Git worktrees, session management, and agent orchestration.
We'll discuss what these tools actually bring to the table, how they differ from traditional IDEs, and the new challenges and trade-offs they introduce.
Expect a casual, interactive session with a few slides, some demos, and open discussion about where developer workflows might be heading.
This hack session is for software engineers who are already experimenting with AI coding tools, as well as those who are simply curious about what's beyond the traditional IDE.
Bring your laptop, questions, ideas & skepticism! 🚀
Agenda
- Beyond the IDE: Exploring Agentic Development Environments (1h, el) - Facilitator: Giannis Vrentzos
🛠️ Before the Meetup (Optional Hands-on Setup)
Want to follow along and experiment with the tools during the session? Bring your laptop and consider setting up the following beforehand:
- An AI coding agent: Claude Code or OpenAI Codex, installed and authenticated, with access to a supported AI model.
- Orca: Our main focus for the session. Install it if you'd like to explore parallel agents, Git worktrees, and agent workflows yourself.
- Herdr: Optional, if you'd like to experiment with agent orchestration and persistent terminal sessions.
- A Git repository: Have a small project ready to experiment with, ideally something you don't mind letting an AI agent modify.
- We'll also briefly explore Rex, but no installation is needed.
No setup is required to attend! Live demos will be provided, and you're welcome to just watch, ask questions, and join the discussion.
If you're planning to follow along, make sure your coding agent is working and authenticated before the meetup.
Place
The hack session will take place in the "Artemis Saitakis" room. It is located on the first floor of building B.
RSVP to reserve your spot!
Pizzas, beers and... socializing!
At the end of the meetup we will have the opportunity to discuss and socialise with some pizzas and beers! 🍕 🍺
Sponsors
As a final note - big thanks to our sponsors!
- Science and Technology Park of Crete - Venue
- Fairlo - Gold Sponsor
- Epignosis - Gold Sponsor
Sponsors keep the meetup free to attend, accessible and provide us with snacks and drinks that keep people around for discussions. More information about our sponsorships and expenses can be found on DevStaff's Open Collective page. Thank you! 👏 👏 👏
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