Because “Move Fast and Break Things” Was Always a Terrible Idea
Amazon just dropped Kiro, an AI-powered IDE that actually gives a damn about structure—unlike those other “vibe coding” tools that turn developers into glorified autocomplete junkies. Built on Claude Sonnet, Kiro forces you to write specs first, automate QA, and think before smashing keys like a caffeinated raccoon. Revolutionary? No. Sane? Finally.
Specs Over Speed (Yes, Really)
While rivals like GitHub’s Copilot turn coding into a high-speed hallucination derby, Kiro enforces something radical: planning. You define architecture, set hooks for automation, and let AI handle the grunt work—without the usual “oops, this entire feature is spaghetti” moment. It’s like hiring a personal assistant who actually reads your emails instead of just guessing what “ASAP” means.
The Catch? It’s Still Amazon
Free tiers are nice, but let’s not forget who’s holding the leash. AWS already owns half the internet; now it wants your IDE too. Will Kiro stay clean, or will it slowly mutate into yet another vendor-locked “ecosystem”? Place your bets. Meanwhile, developers tired of AI-generated dumpster fires might just give it a shot. At least this one won’t suggest rewriting your entire codebase in Brainfuck. 🚀