Cognition helps Devin test its own work with GPT‑6 Astra
Cognition, the company behind the autonomous software engineer Devin, is leveraging GPT-6 Astra to enhance its code review process. With engineering teams writing increasing amounts of code, reviewing this work has become challenging. Cognition anticipates that GPT-6 Astra's ability to test its own work and display results will significantly improve efficiency, ultimately leading to less manual code inspection and increased shipping output.
Why this oneThis marks the first time Cognition has publicly detailed its use of GPT-6 Astra for internal code review, unlike general announcements about its capabilities.
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Cognition is the company behind Devin, an autonomous software engineer used by businesses around the world, from big banks to tech-native startups. As Cognition’s engineering teams write more code, reviewing that work has become a challenge. Cognition sees GPT‑6 Astra’s ability to test its work and show the results as a way to make code review more efficient.
“One of the big pieces that Astra improves on is its ability to test and prove that its work actually functions the way you expect.”
Walden Yan, Co-founder, Cognition
Testing software and showing the results
Cognition is applying GPT‑6 Astra across its product lineup. “We’ve been using it to make improvements across our product, including the core cloud agent that is Devin, but also our CLI and desktop products,” says Yan.
In one example, Devin uses Astra to test Otter Run, an iPhone game, and returns a recording of the game running in a simulator, alongside a report identifying checks that passed and areas left untested.
The recording shows the application’s behavior, while the report documents the scope of the testing. Engineers can use those outputs to inspect how the software works and understand what still needs attention.
Astra is also helping Cognition get back to customers “much quicker,” says Yan. When a customer sends a screenshot of a bug, the team can pass it to Devin using Astra, which fixes the issue and returns a screenshot showing the result.
Working toward less manual code review
Cognition sees stronger testing with GPT‑6 Astra as a path toward a more efficient review process. Having Devin test its work and provide evidence of the results could help engineers evaluate changes with less manual examination of the code.
“We expect over time that we have to manually look at less code and end up shipping more at the end of the day. This is one of the things we’re really excited about when it comes to GPT-6.”