As Anthropic has recently demonstrated, AI Coding is dramatically changing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
In this paper I share the 4 patterns I see unfolding in early 2026 that will impact how Software Development roles are changing:
- Pattern 1 — Vibe Coding
- Pattern 2 — AI Assisted SDLC
- Pattern 3 — Agentic Architect SDLC
- Pattern 4 — Agentic Architect VDLC
The most important insight:
Speed without coordination is the new technical debt.