Author transitions to AI agent swarm management

The author describes a shift in software engineering where they no longer write code, instead managing an autonomous swarm of AI agents that handle issues, coding, reviews, and deployments. By issuing plain-language requests and managing system rules, the author oversees hundreds of daily commits without touching the underlying source code. The piece outlines the daily routine, the management skills that transfer from human teams, and the steps required to transition to an agent-driven workflow. Open article →