Software Factories: Light and Dark
Software factories are reshaping the interaction between humans and automation. An exploration of the dynamics of dark and light factories.
Software factories are harnessing loops at scale, either involving humans (light factory) or operating without them (dark factory). When people stop reading code, they lose understanding, making it crucial for engineers to determine which checks to implement and how much autonomy to grant. Recent developments are prompting a reevaluation of the software factory concept, highlighting potential traps and opportunities.
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