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The Tessl Agent: Build Your Software Factory on Autopilot

June 30, 2026 · 53 min

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What if the whole point of your AI agent was to eventually make itself redundant? Dru Knox, Head of Product at Tessl, introduces the Tessl agent — a new interface built not just for AI-assisted coding, but for building the software factory that keeps improving without constant human input.

This is a conversation about loop engineering: how to set up automated feedback cycles so your agents get smarter, your code review gets tighter, and your team ships more without adding more toil.

What we cover:
– What the Tessl agent is and how it fits into the broader Tessl platform
– Loop engineering: why building automated feedback loops is the right place to start
– How the agent sets up and continuously improves agentic code review
– Why optimising your AI agent costs is usually the wrong lever to pull
– The case for open, modular software factories — and the risk of vendor lock-in
– UX expectations in the AI era: why outcome-oriented interfaces are now the baseline

🌐 Tessl: https://tessl.io
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