The text discusses the limitations of the traditional GitOps approach in software development, particularly in the context of modern applications that rely heavily on external changes such as third-party libraries, open-source tools, and microservices. The introduction of AI complicates the situation further, making it challenging to track changes and ensure software reliability and availability. The text argues that traditional CI/CD practices, which often rely on version control systems, are insufficient in this new landscape, emphasizing the need for more flexible and robust tools like CircleCI. CircleCI's platform is highlighted as being agnostic to version control systems, allowing it to better manage the complexity of software development at scale. The article stresses the importance of adopting best-in-class CI/CD solutions to effectively handle the evolving demands of software delivery and maintain developer confidence in a rapidly changing environment.