Why software factories fail, part two argues automation still needs human judgment
cedric_chee · x · 2026-07-26
This second part of the “Why Software Factories Fail” series argues that the industry keeps overestimating how far model-driven automation can go in software development.
From the excerpt and talk link, the piece appears to focus on the gap between ambition and reality:
- Models can accelerate parts of coding, but they do not eliminate the need for human judgment.
- “Software factory” narratives tend to break when teams try to turn everything into an assembly line.
- The author’s follow-up is presented as a continuation of a broader critique, not a one-off hot take.
A talk version is also available on YouTube, suggesting this is meant as a substantial, replayable argument rather than a quick post.
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