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Aug 29, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Do You Really Need a Software Factory? Insights from an AI‑Powered Development Experiment

Addy Osmani’s extensive 82‑minute case study shows that while Claude Code or Codex can handle most routine tasks, a full‑blown software factory is only justified for high‑risk, multi‑agent hand‑offs, strict consistency requirements, and when robust verification and human ownership are essential.