The Friction is Your Judgment — Armin Ronacher & Cristina Poncela Cubeiro, Earendil
This talk explores the challenges and potential pitfalls of using AI agents in software development, arguing that while these tools offer significant productivity gains, they can also introduce subtle forms of friction that undermine code quality and engineering judgment. The core thesis is that intentionally reintroducing certain types of friction is crucial for maintaining control, ensuring quality, and leveraging human experience in an agent-assisted development workflow.
Europe 2026 19 min