Artie Shevchenko

In this engaging discussion, Artie Shevchenko, a software engineer at Canva and lecturer at ITMO University, dives into the pressing challenges of code complexity in the AI era. He highlights the critical issues of change amplification and the unknown unknowns that can derail projects. Shevchenko emphasizes the importance of a product-focused mindset and ownership mentality to balance short-term delivery with long-term maintainability. Strategies such as thorough documentation, design principles, and the necessity for psychological safety in teams are also explored.