Tech Debt
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Instacart's CTO says AI made the company stop worrying about tech debt
Instacart’s CTO, Anirban Kundu, has declared the company’s shift to AI has effectively eliminated concerns about technical debt. Kundu argues that engineers should focus on higher-level problem-solving, while AI agents handle the majority of code generation—now accounting for 97% of Instacart's development work. This transformative approach allows for rapid iteration and automatic rebuilding, mirroring strategies used in assembly code development.
Presentation: Platform Engineering for Everyone - Success Can’t Be Coded
Successful internal development platforms demand more than just technical prowess. In "Platform Engineering for Everyone – Success Can’t Be Coded," Max Körbächer argues that a purely infrastructure-first approach often falls short. This presentation explores the critical need for a product mindset, actionable DevEx and SPACE metrics, and a thriving community to drive lasting adoption. Learn how to align teams, manage technical debt, and unlock real value—a perspective mirrored in our recent article, "Stripe Benchmark Shows AI Agents Build Integrations but Struggle with Validation."