Brittany Ellich

Brittany Ellich, a Senior Software Engineer at GitHub, talks about the importance of maintaining existing software rather than opting for risky rewrites. She emphasizes that well-maintained software is readable and manageable for future developers. Brittany redefines technical debt, arguing it often includes bugs and reliability issues. The conversation highlights how AI, like coding agents, can assist in tackling small maintenance tasks incrementally while leaving complex problem-solving to humans. Her insights challenge conventional views on software evolution and ethical AI use.