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What Happens to Conway’s Law When AI Joins the Dev Team?


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APIs are shaped by teams. But what happens when teams are shaped by AI?

Conway’s Law famously says that software mirrors the communication structures of the teams that build it. But in a world of generative AI, autonomous agents, and increasingly API-first systems—how does that law hold up?

What we cover:

AI-Augmented Architectures – how generative tools influence team structures and API design

System Boundaries – when Conway’s Law helps… and when it hurts

Org Design for AI Era – how to align communication, ownership, and automation

APIs as Interfaces for AI – what happens when your consumers are not humans

Emergent Behavior & Complexity – the risks and rewards of AI-driven development patterns

We’re not just talking theory—we’re asking how engineering culture must evolve when your code isn’t only written by developers anymore.

If you’re building APIs, platform infrastructure, or just rethinking how your teams work in the age of AI, don’t miss this conversation.

We’d love to hear your thoughts:

How has AI changed the way your team communicates and builds?

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