> 5. Before asking for more Headcount and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI. What would this area look like if autonomous AI agents were already part of the team? This question can lead to really fun discussions and projects.

I'm still baffled by the disconnect between what executives believe and are being sold. And what is currently possible with AI tools: I know of no tools that can fully replace headcount, especially in engineering.

"as opposed to most tools, AI acts as a multiplier"

I struggle to think of a tool that doesn't act as a multiplier.

Amusing that these are the same folks who wouldn't buy developers a better compiler or better editors for the past 20 years.

I really dont like what this means for the future of shopify's development.