Engineering management changes once the cost of writing code collapses
kiyanwang · hn · 2026-07-25
The article argues that engineering management changes once the cost of writing code collapses.
When code becomes cheaper to produce, managers need to shift from optimizing raw output to deciding what to build, how to coordinate work, and how to keep quality high. The piece frames this as a structural change in engineering leadership, not just a productivity boost.
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