AWS has officially rolled out Kiro, its AI-enabled programming platform designed around spec-driven development, marking the end of its preview period and expanding access globally. Alongside general availability, AWS has launched a Kiro Startup Credits Program, offering eligible early-stage to Series B companies up to one year of complimentary Kiro Pro+ usage through the AWS Startups network.Since launching its preview in July 2025, Kiro has attracted more than 250,000 developers worldwide. The platform introduces spec-driven development a structured framework that allows developers to plan, generate, and validate code through intelligent AI agents. Is AI taking over basic software development skills?
