When AI turns software development inside-out: 170% throughput at 80% headcount

The author shifted their engineering organization to an AI-first model over six months.

Throughput rose to about 170% while headcount fell from 36 to 30, with PR scope remaining stable.

AI-generated tests improved coverage and reduced bugs, letting the team release more often.

AI shortened idea-to-prototype time to about a day and moved validation responsibilities across roles.