How to Increase Coding Iteration Speed
Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Eivind Kjosbakken
Originally published on Towards AI.
Learn how to become a more efficient programmer with local testing
When developing code, you often need to test it before pushing to the development or production environment. However, waiting for a deploy with GitHub actions, or CDK stack deploys with CDK, is time-consuming.
This article explores the importance of local testing in software development, emphasizing how it can drastically improve coding iteration speed. The author shares practical strategies for creating an efficient local testing environment using Docker, detailing how to run code locally as if it were in a production setting. It discusses the benefits of implementing coding agents to facilitate scripting and testing, ultimately aiming to enhance programmer productivity and responsiveness in the development process.
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