Never lose your way: Introducing checkpointing in Kiro
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Kiro introduces checkpointing, a feature that allows developers to revert AI-generated code changes to any point in their development session while preserving conversation context. The feature automatically creates checkpoint markers as the AI modifies code, enabling risk-free experimentation and iteration. Developers can restore previous states with a single click, rolling back file modifications made by Kiro after that checkpoint. This capability encourages more ambitious refactoring and exploration by providing a safety net, though it only reverts changes made by Kiro in the current session and should complement, not replace, traditional version control systems.
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