In an era where generative AI is shaping industries, Harness is taking a major step forward in revolutionizing enterprise software development. While much of the buzz around AI centers on code generation, Harness looks beyond that, integrating AI throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
Founded in 2017, Harness initially focused on automating the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) process. Fast forward to today, and the company’s latest platform update introduces AI agents designed to optimize every phase of enterprise software delivery, beyond just code writing. The update includes a new AI DevOps Engineer (ADE), a QA Assistant, AI Code Generation, and AI Productivity Insights, creating a suite of AI-powered tools that promise to boost developer productivity by 50%.
AI-Powered Agents to Eliminate Developer “Toil”
According to Harness co-founder and CEO, Jyoti Bansal, the platform’s primary mission is to eliminate “toil”—the repetitive, time-consuming tasks that developers face outside of writing code. With AI DevOps Engineer (ADE), developers no longer need to manually build pipelines or troubleshoot failed deployments. Instead, ADE handles those complex tasks autonomously, freeing developers to focus on creative problem-solving.
AI QA Assistant for Automated Testing
One standout feature is the AI QA Assistant, which automates the generation of end-to-end tests for web and mobile applications. This feature has been a game-changer, reducing the effort to write tests by up to 80%. What used to take a week now takes just a few hours.
AI Code Assistant and Productivity Insights
Harness is also stepping into the AI code assistant space with a tool similar to GitHub Copilot. It offers real-time code suggestions and autocompletion, but its integration into the broader Harness platform gives it a unique edge.
Meanwhile, the new AI Productivity Insights tool provides valuable metrics, tracking productivity gains for developers using AI versus those who aren’t. With this tool, enterprises can finally quantify the effectiveness of AI assistants in boosting productivity.
A More Efficient Future for Developers
Harness’s AI-driven approach to software development doesn’t just streamline coding; it enhances every aspect of the software development lifecycle, from testing and deployment to security and operations. By automating mundane tasks, Harness allows developers to focus on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking—ultimately making enterprise teams more productive, efficient, and forward-thinking.
In the words of Bansal, “It’s about freeing up time from repetitive tasks so developers can spend more time solving real problems.” With this platform update, Harness is shaping the future of enterprise software development—one AI agent at a time.