Beyond Autocomplete: Building Predictable Applications with Spec-Driven Developm
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We’ve all been there: you ask an AI coding assistant to help add a feature or structure a solution, it confidently provides a response, and suddenly it breaks your application architecture or references libraries that don't even exist. As AI tools evolve from basic inline autocompletion into autonomous agents, the key to building reliable software isn't just typing better prompts—it’s defining better architecture.
Join us at Centriq on Wednesday, August 19th, as we explore Spec-Driven Development (SDD)—a practical framework designed to tame AI hallucinations and force predictable system boundaries.
Using the real-world example of a multi-camera GIF photo booth, we’ll walk through how you can leverage Antigravity and SDD concepts to build complex, reliable applications simply by defining them. Whether you are a student building portfolio projects, a new dev navigating modern tools, or a career developer maintaining enterprise production systems, you’ll leave with an actionable workflow to level up how you build.
🕒 Event Schedule & Details
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Location: Centriq
Agenda:
6:00 PM: Doors Open & Pre-Event Networking (Food provided)
6:30 PM: Tech Talk & Live Demo
7:30 PM: Q&A + Networking
Agenda
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Speaker
Jay Whitsitt - Commerce Bank (Mobile App Developer)
Hosted By
Jay Whitsitt, Organizer
Mobile developer and GDG Kansas City organizer
Roger O'Dell, Organizer
Keerti Bajaj, Organizer
I’m a PhD student in Computer Science, specializing in privacy-preserving biometrics and secure AI. My research focuses on deepfake prevention and biometric security, tackling the growing challenges of identity fraud and AI-driven misinformation. Like any researcher, I’ve faced my share of setbacks—broken models, unpredictable results, and the constant search for better solutions. Every failure has been a stepping stone, pushing me to refine my approach and think more critically.
Beyond research, I’m deeply involved in the tech community through GDG Kansas City and as a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador. I’ve had the opportunity to present my work internationally, engaging in discussions that shape the future of AI ethics and privacy.
I’m here to share what I’ve learned—whether it’s navigating research challenges, building privacy-focused AI systems, or simply making sense of the ever-evolving world of technology. If I can help make someone’s journey a little easier, then it’s all worth it.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-kansas-city-presents-beyond-autocomplete-building-predictable-applications-with-spec-driven-development/.