Great International Developer Summit (GIDS)

AI Is Not the Risk. Architectural Drift Is - Sunil Kalkunte

17:39 · 21 Apr 2026 – 24 Apr 2026 · YouTube

About this talk

This talk addresses the impact of AI on software development and the associated risks of architectural drift as delivery speeds increase. The speaker explores how engineering teams can maintain control over system design while sustaining high delivery velocity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing early signs of architectural drift. Key topics include the degradation of system integrity due to inconsistent decisions and hidden coupling, as well as strategies for preserving clarity and structure in a rapidly evolving development environment.