April 2025 Summaries

In late 2024, Mycroft's CTO Jan decided to undertake a major infrastructure refactor, a move that initially slowed productivity but was deemed necessary despite being invisible to customers. The decision was later validated with the introduction of Weave, a tool that provided clear insights into engineering performance and demonstrated the refactor's positive impact on productivity, which surged beyond top benchmarks in early 2025. Weave became integral to Mycroft's culture, transforming weekly reports into a ritual that fostered understanding and healthy competition among engineers, while also highlighting the effectiveness of AI tools like Cursor. The tool's capacity to offer objective insights replaced gut instincts with evidence, boosting confidence and aligning the team toward impactful work, ultimately enhancing both morale and engineering velocity.