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19 December
The entire software development lifecycle has been dramatically changed by AI, introducing a new model for team organization and leadership.
AI has accelerated coding, allowing developers to dedicate more time to complex and creative tasks. Simultaneously, it enables teams to clear bottlenecks of repetitive tasks through automation, allowing leaders to create more agile teams and focus on higher-level strategic problems.
Ultimately, it is really AI’s ability to automate the "work around the work" that is proving to be transformative for organizations.
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