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# State of the Software Factory

Fully autonomous AI coding generates insurmountable slop code and technical debt. Discover how to safely scale your software factory by blending deterministic guardrails with strict human oversight.

- **Speakers:** [Dexter Horthy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@dexter-horthy)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Duration:** 24:07
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100484-state-of-the-software-factory
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