Software factories

Jul 17, 2026

The Great Loops Debate — Dex Horthy, Geoff Huntley, Ian Livingstone, Greg Pstrucha, @insecure-agents

An Oxford-style debate exploring the gap between the hype and practical reality of "loops" in AI/ML development. Experts discuss their history, optimal anatomy, future role in software factories, and challenges like security, economic viability, and the imperative for strong engineering discipline.

Jul 14, 2026

Don't Build Agents You Can't Answer For — Addy Osmani

Addy Osmani discusses the evolving role of software engineers in the age of AI agents, emphasizing a shift from code production to human judgment, accountability, and system ownership. He highlights new challenges like cognitive debt and the "orchestration tax," proposing that the modern engineer's value lies in "answerability," taste, and discerning which paths warrant human investment and responsibility.