Anchoring the Vibe: The AEGIS model

Where different perspectives matter more than the prompt We live in interesting and challenging times. With the introduction of AI and Large Language Models into everyone’s lives, we are experiencing a great shift in how work gets done across all industries. As a software developer with over 20 years experience, this is by far the most significant disruption I’ve experienced. Many of the skills I’ve practiced daily — things that makes me feel proud about my work and that makes me feel professional — suddenly appears to have less value. Skills like clean code and TDD are still valuable, but they no longer have the same leverage. I realize that I need to adapt to this reality. We all do. But my purpose of this article is not just to express personal reflections; it’s also about a concern I have related to what’s happening to the way we work and collaborate. I see patterns emerging that makes me worried. The Mexican Standoff I’m a firm believer of the Agile principles — not as a set of ri