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The Pragmatic Engineer·Aug 25·5 min read
Why Ramp built its own in-house coding agent, Inspect
TL;DR
Ramp developed its own AI coding agent, Inspect, to address limitations of third-party tools, enabling better parallel processing and remote development environments.
✦ Why It Matters
Consider evaluating your current coding tools to identify gaps that a custom solution could fill.
Key Takeaways
- Evaluate the limitations of third-party AI coding tools.
- Consider building custom solutions for specific internal workflows.
- Leverage remote development environments to enhance collaboration.
- Encourage team contributions to improve internal tools.
How It Works
Inspect operates in remote sandboxes, allowing multiple coding sessions to run concurrently without local machine limitations. It integrates with Ramp's internal tools, enabling it to verify changes through automated testing and visual feedback.
This architecture ensures that Inspect can access the same data and context as engineers, enhancing its effectiveness.