The AI-Driven Development Lifecycle: Why It Matters
August 2025 FeaturedRaja SP, Head of Developer Acceleration (DevAx) - APJ at Amazon Web Services, recently introduced the AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC), which represents a fundamental shift in how we approach software development. This isn't just another methodology it's a reimagining of the entire development process that positions AI as a central collaborator rather than a mere assistant.
What makes AI-DLC compelling is its recognition that traditional development methods, designed for human-driven processes with weeks-long iterations, simply don't align with AI's speed and capabilities. By reversing the conversation direction letting AI initiate and direct workflows while humans provide oversight we can achieve unprecedented velocity without sacrificing quality.
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