The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source The era of the Small Giant (Interview)
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Jan 22, 2026 
Damien Tanner, founder of LayerCode and former Pusher entrepreneur, shares his insights on the transformative power of AI in software development. He argues that SaaS is evolving as AI agents automate tasks, potentially rendering traditional interfaces obsolete. Damien reveals the challenges of code review in a world of agent-generated code and discusses how non-technical users can benefit from simplified interfaces. He envisions a future where small teams can leverage these advancements to achieve remarkable things efficiently.
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SaaS UI May Become Obsolete
- SaaS user interfaces are built for humans doing work, not for AI agents to perform tasks for us.
- If AI performs the work, the traditional SaaS UI becomes unnecessary and the business model must adapt.
Built A CRM By Voice With Claude Code
- Damien used Claude Code to voice-dictate and build a CRM tailored to his developer preferences in minutes.
- He cancelled his old CRM because the AI-built system was faster and more usable for his team.
Reevaluate Code Review Processes
- Question existing development processes because agents change who writes code and why.
- Keep compliance where needed, but simplify or collapse heavyweight review when building new, agent-driven projects.