Looks like an opportunity to ride the Gen AI wave if there is concerted effort to show a 10% improvement over any other language using Pharo.
Some of the historical issues of smalltalk adoption and the key fact that it's USP, Syntax and grammar simplicity can play on its favor... Will do a deep dive sometime ahead I can spare https://share.google/aimode/yOBigzqW18bl8nbeb On Thu, 19 Feb, 2026, 10:22 S Krish, <[email protected]> wrote: > If we can integrate the typical Speckit or Openspec like workflow into > smalltalk it can be an experience better than java and python too.. > > Maybe have a vscode folder talk to pharo through a tcp / udp pipe.. run > through the workflow after init: > Read the application package if brown field to baseline, then go through > new change, apply and archive lifestyle > > OR > > have all of it in the IDE.. including md text etc .. use pharo chat to > interact.. > > > Integrating AI into Pharo Smalltalk enables a unique "Live Spec" workflow that > surpasses the Java model. Because Pharo is a live image rather than a > collection of static files, the LLM can interact directly with the running > environment's Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) and reflective capabilities > > > On Tue, 10 Feb, 2026, 22:08 Koen De Hondt, < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Dear Pharo users and developers, >> >> I posted a second article in the series about describing Spec application >> behaviour with Hera. The first post explained how Hera manages open Spec >> windows. The new post explains how Hera identifies presenters so they can >> be referenced in Gherkin scenarios. >> >> https://all-objects-all-the-time.st/#/blog/posts/20 >> >> As always, all feedback is welcome. >> >> Happy reading! >> >> Ciao, >> Koen >> >
