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AI amplifies good and bad in software development, says expert

Allen Holub, a renowned author and consultant, presented a keynote arguing that AI acts as an amplifier in software development. He posited that AI strengthens existing good practices and cultures but can equally amplify problems. Holub's perspective suggests that the impact of AI is contingent on the underlying quality of development processes. AI

IMPACT AI's effectiveness in software development is determined by existing practices, highlighting the need for strong foundations.

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