In my software factory series, raising expectations leads to a question: how much human attention does a useful result take? Explaining, steering, reviewing, correcting, and verifying all count.
This guide expands the architecture advice in my software factory series. It collects the principles I find most useful for staying agile as agents take on more implementation work.
In my software factory series, I want to make higher expectations concrete. If coding agents can multiply what we achieve, then at least doubling our output is a bar worth discussing seriously.
In my software factory series, I turn observations about where my attention goes into tools. My approach is straightforward: define the inputs and expected result, let an agent build a useful version, and improve it through real work. I'm comfortable keeping the implementation rough and vibe coded in a controlled environment.
Many developers are still uncertain about coding agents. The “engineers are cooked” refrain does little to help. Fast demos are exciting, but they leave an important question open: how do you use these tools to build production software well and still enjoy your craft?
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