# The Spec-First Development Showdown: Spec Kit, OpenSpec, BMad and Gangsta Agents Compared

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Podcast: [Programming Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/programming-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6364125)
Published: 2026-05-07T16:01:11+00:00
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