Interpolative Software

· · Nov. 3, 2026, 6:04 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the concept of interpolative software, emphasizing its importance in modern software engineering, particularly in the context of AI coding agents like Opus 5.5. The author distinguishes between interpolative and novel software, highlighting that most software development today involves interpolation of existing patterns rather than creating entirely new solutions. The post offers personal insights from the author's experience in using AI to develop software, asserting that a significant portion of software work can be offloaded to AI agents if framed as interpolative tasks.