Will AI Snap That with Thanos and Rollins15 Sep 2025

Agile is Dead, the Intern Killed It

The Death of Agile and the Rise of AI in Software DevelopmentIn this episode of 'AI Snap That,' hosts Michael Rollins and Thanos discuss the provocative statement that 'Agile is dead,' particularly critiquing the rigid and ceremonial aspects of Agile with a capital 'A.'

They explore how small 'a' agile principles still hold value. They delve into their personal experiences and methodologies in software development, including leveraging AI tools for coding and project management.

Despite advancements, they stress the importance of traditional software engineering fundamentals. The episode also features discussions about enhancing productivity with a small engineering team, automation in code reviewing, and the balance between human oversight and AI's capabilities in software development.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:09 Agile is Dead: The Bold Claim00:42 Defining Agile: Big A vs. Small a01:34 The Problems with Big A Agile01:49 Small a Agile: A Reasonable Approach06:12 Agile vs. Waterfall: A Historical Perspective07:14 AI Scrum Master: A Futuristic Idea08:11 The Role of Engineers in Agile14:41 Challenges of Agile Ceremonies17:11 Intern's Journey: From Fear to Freedom23:42 Reflections on Process and Productivity24:17 Challenges of Team and Architecture Changes25:03 Rewriting the Machine Learning Pipeline26:53 Empowering New Engineers27:34 Automating Code Review and Testing34:20 Implementing Standard Artifacts39:45 Ensuring System Reliability46:52 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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