Changelog Master Feed The era of the Small Giant (Changelog Interviews #673)
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Jan 22, 2026 
Damien Tanner, founder of Pusher and LayerCode, discusses the transformative changes in software development shaped by AI. He highlights the decline of SaaS, stating that intelligent agents are changing how work is done. Damien explores how small teams can create enormous products without traditional code review bottlenecks. He shares insights on building voice AI infrastructure and how agents can autonomously handle tasks, making room for non-technical users. Tune in for a lively conversation on ambitious development in the age of AI!
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SaaS As A Human Interface Is Fragile
- SaaS interfaces are built for slow humans and will erode as AI agents perform work directly.
- If agents can do tasks, the traditional human-facing SaaS UI becomes unnecessary.
Built A CRM By Voice Prompting
- Damien built a custom CRM by voice prompting Claude Code and immediately preferred it over existing CRMs.
- He canceled his previous CRM because the agent-built version was faster and more usable for his needs.
Code Review Is Becoming A Bottleneck
- Existing development processes like code review were designed for humans and may not fit agent-driven workflows.
- If agents write most new code, teams must rethink review, testing, and governance practices.