AI and software development - the Real Problem with AI-Driven Software Engineering.
AI is dramatically accelerating software delivery — but speed alone is not the answer.
In this episode of Serverless CrAIc, we explore how AI is reshaping software engineering, platform engineering, architecture, and organisational design.
As code generation becomes commoditised, the real differentiator is no longer how fast teams can build software — it’s whether they are building the right thing.
We discuss:
why clarity of purpose matters more than ever
how AI amplifies both good and bad engineering practices
the growing importance of socio-technical systems
platform engineering and cognitive load
why North Star metrics still matter
how engineering leaders should think about AI adoption
the risks of accelerating poor organisational decision making
If your organisation is adopting AI into software delivery, this conversation is essential listening.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:42 AI is changing software engineering
05:18 Why building faster is not enough
09:34 The danger of accelerating bad decisions
14:27 Why clarity of purpose matters
18:40 AI as a commodity vs differentiator
24:05 Platform engineering and cognitive load
30:12 Socio-technical systems in the AI era
Resources
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