What the AI Hype Gets Wrong About Software Engine
Blog post from Harness
Matthew Skelton, CEO & CTO of Conflux, shares insights ahead of the DevOps Modernization Summit, emphasizing the strategic use of AI, the limitations of DORA metrics, and the necessity of integrating governance and compliance into platforms. He critiques the current trend of adopting AI without clear objectives, arguing that it should be used to enhance team effectiveness and reduce non-value-adding tasks rather than generating unnecessary code. Skelton also warns against the misuse of DORA metrics, suggesting that focusing on fundamental capabilities rather than outputs is more beneficial for software quality. He highlights the rapid pace of technological and regulatory changes, advocating for automated compliance that is trusted by teams, as manual inspections are no longer sufficient. Overall, Skelton underscores the importance of starting with desired outcomes, selecting context-appropriate metrics, and building trust in automated systems to achieve engineering excellence.