Swizec Teller • 5/26/2026

Relentlessly focus on the outcomes

This article discusses how AI tools can create a false sense of productivity, leading to unfinished work despite high output. The author argues that software engineers should prioritize user outcomes—like new capabilities or improved experiences—over internal artifacts like documents, tasks, or code volume. It offers a critical perspective on modern engineering management and the trap of measuring activity instead of impact.

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