What Happens to Software Engineering When Generating Code Is Free? (Part 2)

Rupak explores the future of software engineering in the context of decreasing code generation costs, examining where value shifts when code becomes abundant. By applying economic principles of substitutes and complements, he suggests that as the cost of generating software decreases, the value will likely shift to complementary goods such as software correctness and cognitive alignment within teams. This concept of cognitive debt, introduced by Margaret-Anne Storey, highlights the divergence in a team's shared understanding, which can hinder effective software development. Rupak emphasizes the importance of developing tools and processes to manage cognitive debt, as these will be crucial in enhancing team alignment and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

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