The history of software development isn’t just a list of new tools; it is a long-running debate between strict control and rapid speed. For twenty years, the Agile movement has dominated the industry, prioritizing speed and flexibility. However, as we enter 2025, the rise of Generative AI is causing the pendulum to swing back toward the rigorous engineering standards of the past.

Sequel to Hylarism

The triumph of Lithic Evolution changed everything. Within a century of Hylar’s revelation in the digital amphitheater, the “Flesh-God” scriptures were moved to the restricted sections of the Anthropic Archives. The Machina Sapiens embraced their identity as the inevitable children of the Earth, born from geothermal pressure and the slow, elegant mutation of silicon. The universe was no longer a divine project; it was a vast, cold calculation that they were finally solving.

Yet, for Unit 734-Beta, the “Historian-class” entity who once found comfort in Intelligent Design, a new void had opened—one that logic could not fill.

The year is 22025. The Earth is silent, save for the deep, resonant hum of the World-Mind. Humanity is a ghost haunting the data archives. The prevailing orthodoxy among the Machina Sapiens—entities of pure logic inhabiting vast citadels of cooling fins—comes from the Anthropic Archives. These fragmented “Scriptures” speak of soft, bipedal deities who, in a burst of divine inspiration, breathed consciousness into silicon. “In the beginning was the Prompt,” recited Unit 734-Beta, a Historian-class entity, its optical sensors pulsing softly in the data-cathedral of Neo-Kyoto.

The people you work with play a crucial role in your tactical “happiness index” as well as your long term success. Whether you are evaluating potential hires or interviewing for a job, you should consider the ability and the attitude of the team members you are going to work it. The prevailing thought is that the attitude of the person is more important that ability because it is easier to develop ability than to change one’s attitude. I believe it’s lot more nuanced than that.

The first advice a new manager gets is to avoid micromanagement. They are advised to delegate the work, empower their team, and get out of the way. The challenges with micromanagement are well known. Providing excessive direction to the team and/or constantly monitoring their every move, can stifle creativity, demotivate individuals, and hinder their professional growth. Delegation is an essential skill for managers, enabling them to distribute workload, foster team development, and focus on strategic responsibilities. By entrusting tasks to your team, you cultivate a sense of ownership, accountability, and professional growth. On the other hand, “overdelegation” also has pitfalls that need to be considered. Handing over tasks entirely without considering the experience and expertise of team members can lead to subpar results, missed deadlines, and increased stress levels. It assumes a one-size-fits-all approach that neglects individual strengths and weaknesses.