Fragments: July 21

· Martin Fowler · July 21, 2026, 2:24 p.m.
Summary
This blog post summarizes insights from the Future of Software Development Retreat, emphasizing the evolving role of LLMs, the mismatch between executive expectations and engineering realities, and the potential risks inherent in citizen development. It covers individual experiences, critiques of AI influence on writing, and the importance of maintaining a distinctive human voice. Key points include the necessity of careful implementation of LLMs in programming, the recognition of the current AI bubble, and recommendations for writers to retain their authentic expression amidst AI-driven content.
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