More The AI Native Dev episodes
Published 25 Feb 2026
Duration: 2050
Experts share strategies for successfully developing AI models by effectively managing context, security, and performance.
Your AI coding agent learned from millions of lines of code, including insecure ones. That means by default, it can write vulnerable code too. So how...
The discussion explores key challenges and best practices in AI development, with a particular focus on managing context to prevent AI models from becoming overwhelmed by excessive information. Effective strategies include segmenting large concepts into separate files and using cross-referencing to improve efficiency. The text also introduces CodeGuard, a security tool that helps prevent insecure coding by AI agents, demonstrating measurable improvements in secure development practices.
Further topics include the difficulties of ensuring AI agents adhere to security guidelines, the complexity of agent structures, and the integration of various tools. The importance of performance evaluations in enhancing AI capabilities is highlighted, along with the need to balance security requirements with budget constraints. The evolution of development tools and the necessity of structured, secure skill creation are also discussed, emphasizing the role of iterative evaluation processes in tracking AI performance improvements and maintaining consistent security across different coding environments.
11 Aug 2026 The Background Check You Can't Run on an AI Agent
"Explores AI agent identity and security challenges, emphasizing alignment with creator intent, probabilistic unpredictability, and the need for dynamic, task-based authorization and scalable trust mechanisms."
4 Aug 2026 Datadog Deleted All Its AI Context. It Worked.
"Explores AI tooling and context optimization, highlighting inefficiencies from outdated context, Datadog's AI adoption, and strategies for improving developer workflows, productivity metrics, and cost management."
28 Jul 2026 Inside the Dark Factory: AI That Ships Code Solo
"Explores AI-driven 'dark factories' automating PRs, Tessl's software factories, and challenges like code quality, trust, and cultural shifts in AI-native development."
23 Jul 2026 BONUS: Snyk Found Malware Inside AI Agent Skills
"Explores AI security risks, credential leaks, and malicious skills, emphasizing the need for specialized tools, structured guidance, and proactive measures to secure AI-driven coding workflows."
21 Jul 2026 From Living Room Hack to 30 AI Agents at Cyera
"Explores risks of uncontrolled AI agents, advocates for structured, validated outputs to prevent data leaks, and highlights secure AI models like 'Mulder and Scully' for safe troubleshooting, emphasizing data security, scalable workflows, and rapid AI innovation."