Generative AI is changing continuous software updates

As customer expectations rise and technologies like AI advance rapidly, businesses are under pressure to accelerate digital transformation. This shift demands continuous software updates to ensure applications remain secure, scalable, and aligned with evolving needs. However, continuous refactoring—the practice of regularly improving and optimizing software—often struggles with high costs, limited visibility, and a shortage of skilled resources. This can lead to growing technical debt, slowing innovation and increasing operational risks.

In the article published in ComputerWeekly, Naresh Duddu, AVP and Global Head, Modernization Practice, Infosys, discusses how Gen AI is transforming software refactoring by helping address key challenges like cost, complexity, and technical debt. However, the article also underlines that technology alone is not enough. Success requires a cultural shift toward continuous improvement, proactive management of technical debt, and integration of AI-driven insights into existing development workflows. Organizations that adopt this mindset can unlock faster delivery cycles, lower costs, and more resilient software systems.

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