The world of software is built on layers of abstraction. We moved from managing physical servers to virtual instances with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS). We stopped configuring environments from scratch thanks to Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). The "as-a-Service" model has consistently removed friction, unlocked efficiency, and allowed teams to focus on what truly matters: building great products.
But one fundamental bottleneck has remained stubbornly manual: sourcing and allocating developer talent. Until now.
We are at the dawn of a new paradigm: Code-as-a-Service (CaaS). It’s the next logical step in the evolution of software development, where engineering talent—both human and artificial—becomes a programmable, on-demand resource you can invoke with a simple API call.
Leading this charge is devs.do, a platform designed to fundamentally change how you build software.
Every engineering leader knows the story. Your backlog is growing, a critical bug needs fixing, or a new feature is greenlit. The next step is a series of questions, each with its own friction:
These challenges mean that even simple tasks can be delayed for weeks, momentum stalls, and innovation slows down. We treat developers as a fixed, manually allocated resource, creating an artificial bottleneck in our otherwise automated workflows.
Code-as-a-Service reimagines developer talent as a cloud resource. Instead of hiring a person, you define a task. You specify the what, not the who.
This is the core principle behind devs.do. We provide Developers On Demand through a clean, simple API. You can integrate expert human developers and autonomous AI code agents directly into your projects, just like any other service.
Imagine spinning up a developer with the same ease as spinning up a server. With devs.do, it looks like this:
import { Do } from "@do-inc/sdk";
// Initialize the client with your API key
const doit = new Do({ apiKey: process.env.DO_API_KEY });
// Define and create a new development task
const newFeatureTask = await doit.devs.createTask({
description: "Implement a new OAuth 2.0 login flow using Google.",
repoUrl: "https://github.com/my-org/my-app",
skills: ["typescript", "oauth", "react"],
maxHours: 20
});
console.log(`Task ${newFeatureTask.id} created, status is ${newFeatureTask.status}.`);
// Expected output: Task task_abc123 created, status is pending_assignment.
With one API call, you've described the work, pointed to the repository, and set a budget. Our platform takes it from there. When the work is done, you get a pull request. It’s that simple.
The devs.do platform isn't just one type of resource. We leverage a powerful, hybrid model to ensure the right tool is used for every job.
Our intelligent platform analyzes your task requirements and automatically assigns it to the best-fit resource, giving you the perfect blend of human ingenuity and machine-scale efficiency.
The ability to programmatically request development work unlocks entirely new, automated workflows. This is the power of "agentic development."
Adopting a new paradigm naturally comes with questions. Here’s how devs.do addresses the most common ones.
Quality is paramount. All code, whether from a human developer or an AI agent, undergoes a strict, multi-stage quality assurance process. This includes automated linting, security scanning, running unit and integration tests, and a final review by a senior engineer to ensure it meets our high standards before it ever becomes a pull request in your repo.
CaaS should have cloud-like pricing. Our model is flexible and transparent. You can scope tasks for a fixed price or hire developers on an hourly basis. The API gives you complete control and visibility over your spend, so you can manage your budget programmatically with no surprises.
You are hiring the best resource for the job. You define the task, and we handle the assignment. This "intelligent routing" is our secret sauce, ensuring complex problems get human creativity while repetitive tasks get machine speed. You get the benefit of both without the management overhead.
The future of software development is not about bigger teams; it's about smarter, more efficient workflows. Code-as-a-Service is the ultimate expression of this principle, transforming development from a manual process into a programmable, scalable, and automated service.
By treating talent as an API, devs.do allows you to integrate engineering capabilities directly where you need them most—in your code, in your pipelines, and in your project management tools.
Ready to stop managing headcount and start shipping code? Explore devs.do and discover how Code-as-a-Service can accelerate your team today.