Agents are the new compilers. Specs are the new code.

310 · Kaushik Gopal · May 5, 2026, 6:53 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the evolution of software engineering, drawing parallels between AI agents and compilers, proposing that specs are becoming the new code. The author, Kaushik Gopal, shares insights from experiences with various projects, illustrating how the shift to using specifications instead of traditional coding could change how developers approach software and manage tech debt. The notion of rebuilding entire modules rather than patching them is highlighted as a significant shift enabled by agents.