Advancing operational efficiency in software companies through generative AI

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Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the landscape of software (SW) companies’ operations, offering unprecedented capabilities for creating new code, documentation, designs, and more. By harnessing advanced machine learning architectures such as large language models (LLMs), agent-based frameworks, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multimodal systems, organizations can reduce development cycles, improve service quality, and unlock innovative business opportunities. Recent articles highlight how these AI-driven approaches not only address routine tasks—such as boilerplate code generation or automated testing—but also facilitate more complex undertakings, including self-healing infrastructure and intelligent orchestration of multi-step workflows. However, integrating generative AI into software operations requires strategic planning around data governance, infrastructure scalability, workforce reskilling, and ethical guardrails. This research article examines the current applications of generative AI in software organizations, details emerging approaches for operational efficiency, and discusses implementation challenges. In doing so, it presents a holistic framework for understanding and adopting generative AI techniques—ranging from code completion to multimodal content creation—while emphasizing the synergy between agent-based architectures and retrieval-augmented generation. The discussion concludes with recommendations on how software firms can realize long-term benefits by blending AI-driven automation with robust oversight mechanisms, ensuring that generative AI becomes a catalyst for sustainable and ethical operational improvements.

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Abstract

Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the landscape of software (SW) companies’ operations, offering unprecedented capabilities for creating new code, documentation, designs, and more. By harnessing advanced machine learning architectures such as large language models (LLMs), agent-based frameworks, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multimodal systems, organizations can reduce development cycles, improve service quality, and unlock innovative business opportunities. Recent articles highlight how these AI-driven approaches not only address routine tasks—such as boilerplate code generation or automated testing—but also facilitate more complex undertakings, including self-healing infrastructure and intelligent orchestration of multi-step workflows. However, integrating generative AI into software operations requires strategic planning around data governance, infrastructure scalability, workforce reskilling, and ethical guardrails. This research article examines the current applications of generative AI in software organizations, details emerging approaches for operational efficiency, and discusses implementation challenges. In doing so, it presents a holistic framework for understanding and adopting generative AI techniques—ranging from code completion to multimodal content creation—while emphasizing the synergy between agent-based architectures and retrieval-augmented generation. The discussion concludes with recommendations on how software firms can realize long-term benefits by blending AI-driven automation with robust oversight mechanisms, ensuring that generative AI becomes a catalyst for sustainable and ethical operational improvements.


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Advancing operational
efficiency in software
companies through
generative AI

Yury Khokhlov

Engagement manager, San Francisco, California


Abstract:

Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the

landscape of software (SW) companies’ operations,

offering unprecedented capabilities for creating new
code, documentation, designs, and more. By harnessing
advanced machine learning architectures such as large
language models (LLMs), agent-based frameworks,
retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multimodal
systems, organizations can reduce development cycles,
improve service quality, and unlock innovative business
opportunities. Recent articles highlight how these AI-
driven approaches not only address routine tasks

such

as boilerplate code generation or automated testing

but also facilitate more complex undertakings, including
self-healing infrastructure and intelligent orchestration
of multi-step workflows. However, integrating
generative AI into software operations requires
strategic

planning

around

data

governance,

infrastructure scalability, workforce reskilling, and
ethical guardrails. This research article examines the
current applications of generative AI in software
organizations, details emerging approaches for
operational efficiency, and discusses implementation
challenges. In doing so, it presents a holistic framework
for understanding and adopting generative AI
techniques

ranging from code completion to

multimodal content creation

while emphasizing the

synergy between agent-based architectures and
retrieval-augmented

generation.

The

discussion

concludes with recommendations on how software
firms can realize long-term benefits by blending AI-
driven automation with robust oversight mechanisms,
ensuring that generative AI becomes a catalyst for
sustainable and ethical operational improvements.

Keywords:

AI and gen AI operational improvement,

software operations, code generation, agent-based AI,
RAG, multimodality.


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Introduction:

Over the past decade, software (SW)

companies have embraced a variety of AI-driven
solutions to streamline their operations, including
predictive analytics for bug detection and machine
learning (ML) models for resource optimization [1].
Nonetheless, these earlier systems were largely
discriminative: they classified, recommended, or
predicted outcomes based on patterns in historical
data. By contrast, generative AI represents a
fundamental leap forward, enabling machines to
create novel outputs such as code snippets, text
content, images, and even entire prototypes [2]. This
shift from discriminative to generative systems has
ushered in a new wave of efficiencies and innovations
that directly impact the software development
lifecycle and operational workflows [3].

Generative

AI’s

power

comes

from

recent

improvements in advanced machine learning systems,
particularly large language models (LLMs) and
transformer networks, which have demonstrated
remarkable abilities in language understanding,
context retention, and content creation [4].
Complementing these models are agent-based
approaches that go beyond simple prompt-response
interactions to autonomously execute multi-step tasks,
and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) methods
that ground AI outputs in relevant external or internal
knowledge bases to improve accuracy [5]. Together,
these techniques are evolving at breakneck speed,
driven by both academic research and industrial
investments in cutting-edge technologies [6-7].

In software companies, the promise of generative AI is
especially compelling:

Code generation can reduce redundant tasks,
such as writing boilerplate functions or setting
up project templates, thereby accelerating
development.

Intelligent process automation (IPA) can
orchestrate

incident

management,

infrastructure-as-code updates, and CI/CD
workflows,

reducing

downtime

and

operational overhead.

Multimodality allows AI systems to handle
text, images, audio, and other data types,
enabling a more seamless integration of
design, development, and documentation.

Despite these opportunities, implementing generative
AI in SW operations is not without challenges. Data
governance, version control, and IP management
become significantly more complex when AI begins
writing mission-critical code. Furthermore, ethical

considerations, including bias, model “hallucination,”

and the displacement of certain job roles, demand

thoughtful policy-making and oversight [8]. This article
aims to provide a comprehensive examination of how
generative AI can enhance operational efficiency in
software

firms,

while

also

articulating

the

considerations necessary for responsible deployment.

The sections that follow delve into current applications
of generative AI in software operations, highlight
specific approaches that promote operational gains, and
describe the synergy between agent-based systems and
RAG frameworks. We then discuss multimodality as a

rapidly emerging capability that extends AI’s reach into

design and documentation. Finally, we address key
implementation

challenges

ranging

from

data

governance to ethical questions

and conclude with

guidelines for leveraging generative AI as a sustainable
engine of operational transformation.

CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF GENERATIVE AI IN
SOFTWARE OPERATIONS

Software organizations vary widely in size, product
scope, and market focus. Nonetheless, several common
operational areas have emerged where generative AI
provides

demonstrable

value,

accelerating

development cycles and reducing repetitive work.

1.

Automated Documentation and Knowledge
Management: Large language models (LLMs)
can generate real-time documentation for APIs,
libraries, and internal best practices by
analyzing code repositories and developer
notes. This reduces the tedious task of writing
and updating docstrings, README files, and
technical manuals [3,4].

2.

Prototyping

and

Architectural

Ideation:

Generative AI can suggest novel architectures
or design patterns by learning from extensive
open-source projects. It can produce initial
prototypes

for

front-end

interfaces,

microservice interactions, or database schemas,
enabling faster feedback loops [5].

3.

Testing and Quality Assurance: From generating
test data to identifying edge cases, AI systems
use historical bug reports and telemetry data to
create robust test scenarios. They can even
propose hotfixes for minor issues, reducing
mean time to resolution (MTTR) [6].

4.

Context-Aware DevOps: Through continuous
integration/continuous

delivery

(CI/CD)

pipelines, generative AI can predict which
components are most prone to build failures,
automatically revert problematic commits, or
recommend advanced security patches [2,7].

While these examples illustrate diverse applications, a
unifying theme is operational improvement: generative


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AI reduces friction in critical processes, freeing human
engineers to focus on more strategic or creative
aspects of software production. In the next sections,
we delve deeper into specific techniques

code

generation and developer support, intelligent process
automation (IPA), and more

that collectively reshape

SW company operations.

CODE GENERATION AND DEVELOPER SUPPORT

A revolution in code writing

Perhaps the most high-profile application of
generative AI is code generation. LLM-based coding
assistants translate natural language prompts into
functioning code in languages like Python, Java, or C#,
and can even adapt to specific frameworks. Early
adopters report that code-generation features reduce
repetitive tasks such as writing boilerplate sections,
setting

up

environment

configurations,

and

implementing common design patterns (like the
Singleton or the Factory pattern) [1]. This functionality

spares engineers from “reinventing the wheel” for

each project, which can accelerate release cycles by
weeks or even months, depending on project scope.

However, code generation isn’t solely about speed. AI

-

driven suggestions often incorporate best practices
learned from large-scale training data, potentially
guiding junior developers toward more secure or
efficient solutions [3]. That said, challenges arise

around version control, code provenance, and the AI’s

occasional production of syntactically correct but
logically flawed code. Organizations must implement
rigorous testing and review procedures to ensure that
AI-generated code meets reliability and security
standards [8].

Beyond Boilerplate: Developer Experience and
Onboarding

Generative AI also enhances the developer experience
(DX). Rather than scouring documentation or online
forums, engineers can query AI-driven assistants
directly within integrated development environments
(IDEs). These assistants offer code snippets, explain
potential errors, and even recommend library
integrations. New hires, in particular, can benefit from
real-time guidance, accelerating the onboarding
process by learning project-specific conventions
through AI-generated examples.

Moreover, developer support applications extend to
automated code reviews. Some AI tools can evaluate
code diffs for security flaws, style inconsistencies, and
potential

performance

bottlenecks,

providing

suggestions in natural language [7]. This feedback loop
shortens the time developers spend in iterative review
cycles, ultimately reducing friction and improving code

quality.

INTELLIGENT PROCESS AUTOMATION (IPA)

Rethinking traditional RPA

Generative AI significantly expands the horizons of
process automation in software operations. Traditional
robotic process automation (RPA) tools excel at rule-
based tasks

transferring data between systems,

generating nightly reports, or provisioning standardized
environments. However, they often stumble when
encountering ambiguous or unstructured data [2].

In contrast, generative AI can interpret partial, messy, or
dynamically changing information. By learning from
historical process logs, configuration files, and user
queries, AI models can adapt workflows in near real-
time [4]. For instance, in a scenario where a software
deployment fails due to a missing dependency, an AI
system can detect the error, generate the necessary fix
(e.g., adding the missing package), test it in a sandbox
environment, and then redeploy without human
intervention.

Incident management and Self-Healing systems

A major pain point in software operations is the
escalation process during incidents. Historically, human
operators triage tickets, attempt root-cause analysis,
and escalate to specialized teams if necessary.
Generative AI can automate large segments of incident
response:

1.

Incident Triage: By categorizing incoming alerts
and identifying patterns in log files, AI can gauge
severity and likely causes.

2.

Proactive Solutions: Some advanced models
propose patch scripts or configuration changes
that address the underlying issue, effectively

“self

-

healing” the environment.

3.

Post-Incident Documentation: The AI can
compile a post-incident report summarizing
root causes, affected services, remedial actions
taken, and any recommended follow-ups.

Such self-healing systems dramatically reduce the mean
time to resolution (MTTR), especially in global
environments that cannot afford long downtimes during
off-peak hours [6]. Nevertheless, trust is paramount.
Companies must ensure that AI systems only implement
automatic fixes if they pass validated test pipelines or if
a designated human-in-the-loop authorizes the change
[8].

APPROACHES FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Generative AI is not monolithic; it comprises several key
approaches that software companies can tailor to their
specific operational challenges. Below is an overview of
how these techniques align with core efficiency goals:


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Code Generation: Shortens development
timelines by automating repetitive coding
tasks, improving developer throughput.

2.

Agent-Based Frameworks: Delegates multi-

step tasks to AI “agents” that can plan,

execute, and iterate with minimal human
intervention [5].

3.

Retrieval-Augmented

Generation

(RAG):

Integrates real-time knowledge from external
or internal sources, grounding AI outputs in
the latest documentation, code repositories,
or best practices [5-6].

4.

Multimodality: Enables AI to handle text,
images, audio, or other data types

particularly useful in design, user experience,

and interactive documentation [9].

5.

Intelligent Automation: Augments traditional
RPA with AI-driven adaptability, assisting in
deployment pipelines, monitoring, and incident
management [2,4].

Each

approach

contributes

to

operational

improvements in unique ways, often reinforcing each
other when combined. For instance, an agent-based
generative model could call upon RAG methods to query
an internal repository of microservice configurations
before auto-deploying changes.

Table 1 provides a concise overview of these
approaches, their primary operational impacts, and
illustrative use cases within SW companies.

Table 1. Key generative AI approaches for SW companies

Approach

Description

Operational Impact

Code generation

Uses LLMs to create boilerplate or
initial versions of code

Reduces dev time; lowers human error;
accelerates release cycles

Intelligent process
automation (IPA)

AI-driven orchestration of tasks (e.g.,
incident response, IaC updates)

Decreases downtime; standardizes
processes; promotes quick recovery

Agent-based
frameworks

Autonomous agents that plan &
execute multi-step workflows

Manages complex tasks with minimal
human intervention; self-healing

RAG (retrieval-
augmented)

Combines local or external knowledge
bases with generative AI

Ensures accuracy; harnesses up-to-date
information; minimizes errors

Multimodal generation

Integrates text, images, video, audio,
or other data types

Enables holistic product design,
debugging, and documentation

AGENT-BASED ARCHITECTURES

Toward autonomous software agents

In traditional AI systems, models respond to user
prompts in a single step, generating an immediate
output. However, agent-based architectures extend
this paradigm by endowing AI entities with an internal
state and the capacity to plan and autonomously
execute tasks across multiple steps [6]. These agents
track goals, sub-goals, progress, and intermediate
results, enabling them to refine their approach
dynamically. For example, an agent might:

Monitor logs for performance anomalies in a
microservice.

Generate a script to adjust resource limits or
container configurations.

Test the updated configuration in a staging
environment.

Deploy changes to production if performance
thresholds are met.

Document the process in a knowledge base for

future reference.

This loop can proceed without constant human
oversight, provided there are guardrails and fail-safes.
Agent-based generative AI architectures thus hold
promise for hands-off operation of complex software
ecosystems

an attractive proposition for organizations

with large-scale, distributed applications that must
adapt rapidly.

Coordinating multiple agents

In more advanced settings, multiple AI agents can
coordinate or communicate with each other to
accomplish complex tasks. One agent might specialize in
analyzing logs, another in proposing code changes, and
yet another in validating or deploying updates. Through
a shared memory or message bus, these agents
collaborate, share context, and collectively handle
intricate software lifecycles [6,8]. While powerful, such
multi-agent systems raise new considerations around
concurrency, conflict resolution, and system-level
debugging. Clear orchestration protocols and fallback
mechanisms become essential to prevent emergent,
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RETRIEVAL-AUGMENTED GENERATION (RAG)

The RAG workflow

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) represents an

innovative strategy to mitigate the “hallucination” risk

of large language models, which sometimes invent
facts or produce code incongruent with actual project

contexts [5]. Instead of relying solely on the model’s

internal parameters, RAG retrieves the most relevant
documents or data from a specified knowledge base

such as a code repository, set of design docs, or an API
reference library

and feeds them to the model as an

expanded context for generation [5-6].

This approach keeps outputs current and domain-

specific. For instance, if a developer requests, “Show

me how to integrate our payment microservice with

the new authentication flow,” a RAG

-enabled model

can fetch the relevant microservice interface
definitions, authentication specs, and any recent
commits that might impact integration. The AI then
synthesizes this data to produce an accurate snippet of
integration code, along with suggestions for error
handling and performance tuning [2,8].

Practical benefits in SW operations

1.

Contextual code generation: RAG ensures the

AI’s outputs align with the company’s existing

codebase, library versions, and naming
conventions.

2.

Informed incident response: During outages,
the AI can query relevant system diagrams and
logs, generating fix suggestions anchored in the
actual production environment.

3.

Documentation consistency: If a feature
changes, the RAG system updates user manuals
or wiki pages by retrieving sections that
mention the feature and rewriting them in light
of the new functionality [4].

By bridging retrieval and generation, RAG endows AI

with a more “truthful” representation of a dynamic

software landscape, reducing guesswork and ensuring
alignment with up-to-date references [5].

Figure 1 (to appear at the end of this document)
sketches a conceptual pipeline for a RAG system,
illustrating how user queries, retrieval components, and
the generative model interact to produce context-
aware responses.

Figure 1. Conceptual pipeline of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

A schematic illustrating how user queries pass through a retrieval component before being processed by a
generative model, ensuring the model grounds its output in relevant, up-to-date knowledge.

MULTIMODALITY IN GENERATIVE AI

Moving beyond text

While the early wave of generative AI breakthroughs
focused on text and code, multimodality has
broadened the scope of what models can handle

integrating images, audio, video, and other data types

[9]. For software operations, this development enables:

1.

Automated UI/UX prototyping: An AI model
might generate not only the underlying code for
a front-end feature but also propose the UI
layout, colors, and icons consistent with a
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Image-Based debugging: Models can interpret
screenshots

of

application

errors

or

performance

dashboards,

providing

contextual suggestions for fixes alongside
textual logs [2].

3.

Video tutorials: AI can create short how-to
videos or animated step-by-step instructions
for developers or end-users, mixing text
overlays with visual demonstrations [9].

Such

multimodal

capabilities

foster

closer

collaboration

between

software

developers,

designers, and product managers, reducing back-and-
forth communication overhead and facilitating more
cohesive product experiences.

Real-World use cases

Some

software

companies

already

leverage

multimodal generative AI for tasks like:

Automated graphical asset generation: Tools
that produce marketing images or app icons
based on textual input describing brand
guidelines and user persona [1].

Voice-based debugging support: Systems
where a developer explains a problem
verbally, and the AI transcribes, analyzes, and
generates suggestions in real time [4].

Cross-Functional documentation: Combining
schematic diagrams, code references, and
textual explanations into a single generative
AI

created doc, enabling a more holistic

understanding of system architecture [6].

As the boundaries between design, development, and
deployment blur, multimodality offers a unifying
thread

one that generative AI can capitalize on to

deliver deeper operational insights and faster iteration
cycles.

AGENT-BASED FRAMEWORKS AND RAG APPROACH:
SYNERGY FOR SOFTWARE WORKFLOWS

Coordinating complex tasks

Combining agent-based methods with retrieval-
augmented generation (RAG) yields particularly
powerful outcomes. Consider an AI agent tasked with
monitoring a large microservices ecosystem for
performance anomalies [7]. When it detects a spike in
latency:

1.

The agent queries a knowledge base
containing relevant code modules and
infrastructure configs (RAG).

2.

It generates a potential fix

say, allocating

additional containers or adjusting load
balancer settings.

3.

It spawns a second agent specialized in testing,
which runs regression tests and performance
checks in a staging environment.

4.

If the fix passes, the original agent deploys it to
production. Otherwise, it reverts changes and
logs the error.

Throughout this process, the agent leverages retrieval
for contextual information and generative capabilities
for proposing code or config updates [5]. This synergy
reduces mean time to resolution (MTTR), lowers the

burden on human engineers, and fosters a “self

-

healing” operational ecosystem.

Human-in-the-Loop vs. Full Autonomy

Not all organizations are ready

or willing

to cede full

control to AI-driven agents. Many adopt a human-in-
the-loop approach, where generative AI handles the
heavy lifting, but final approvals or critical decisions
require manual review [3,8]. This model balances
efficiency with risk management, ensuring that

significant changes in a software environment aren’t

deployed blindly. As agent-based architectures mature,
we may see more fine-grained control layers, enabling
certain low-stakes tasks (e.g., updating a config file for a
minor service) to proceed autonomously while high-
impact decisions (e.g., refactoring a core library) remain
under human supervision.

IMPLEMENTATION

CHALLENGES

AND

ETHICAL

CONSIDERATIONS

Data governance and security

Generative AI models require significant amounts of
training

data,

including

proprietary

code,

documentation, and even user analytics. Companies
must establish strict governance around how this data is
collected, stored, and used [2]. Cloud infrastructures

often essential for scaling AI workloads

compound this

challenge by introducing additional points of
vulnerability. Encrypted data pipelines, role-based
access controls, and compliance checks (e.g., GDPR, SOC
2, ISO 27001) help mitigate these risks, but they add
complexity to AI deployments [8].

Code provenance and Intellectual Property (IP)

When an AI suggests or writes code, who owns it? What
if the generated snippet inadvertently contains
copyrighted content from open-source repositories that
the AI has seen during training [4]? Determining code
provenance and ensuring compliance with licensing

obligations can be tricky, especially if the model’s

training data was broad and uncurated. Clear policies
that mandate code reviews, attribution, and usage
disclaimers can reduce legal uncertainties, though there
is ongoing debate in the software community regarding
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Bias and hallucination

Generative AI models, particularly those not grounded
by RAG, can hallucinate

producing plausible but

incorrect or fabricated results. In coding contexts,
hallucinations might manifest as syntactically correct
but logically flawed code that fails in production [5].
Bias issues also arise if the training data includes
outdated or unrepresentative code patterns,
potentially

marginalizing

certain

development

frameworks or producing security vulnerabilities.
Regular model retraining, plus real-time retrieval of
verified data (as in RAG), offer partial solutions [6].

Workforce disruption and upskilling

A frequent concern is that automating code generation
and operational tasks will reduce the need for human
engineers [3]. While some roles

particularly junior or

entry-level positions focused on repetitive tasks

may

indeed evolve or diminish, software companies also
face a growing demand for AI-savvy engineers, data
scientists,

and

DevOps

experts

capable

of

orchestrating complex AI pipelines. Forward-looking
organizations invest in training and upskilling
programs, ensuring their workforce transitions
smoothly into roles that leverage AI rather than
compete with it [4].

Ethical AI governance

The confluence of generative AI, extensive data, and
potential autonomy necessitates robust ethical
governance frameworks [2,6]. Key elements include:

Transparency: Documenting how and why AI
systems make specific recommendations or
changes.

Accountability: Defining clear escalation paths
and responsible parties if AI-driven actions
lead to outages or data leaks.

Fairness:

Ensuring

that

open-source

dependencies or third-party libraries are used
appropriately and credited accurately.

Safety: Establishing fallback mechanisms that
prevent catastrophic failure if AI systems
behave unexpectedly [8].

By embedding these principles into the organizational
DNA, companies can confidently push the boundaries
of generative AI without jeopardizing user trust or
product integrity.

CONCLUSION

Generative AI has moved from a futuristic concept to a
practical cornerstone of operational strategy within
software companies. Its capacity to autonomously
produce code, orchestrate workflows, generate user-
facing content, and even fix issues in real-time can

radically enhance efficiency, allowing organizations to
release products faster and maintain them more
reliably. Techniques such as code generation, agent-
based architectures, retrieval-augmented generation
(RAG), and multimodality deliver complementary
benefits, transforming once-manual processes into
adaptive, intelligent pipelines.

Yet, achieving these gains requires careful forethought.
Data governance must keep pace with large-scale data
usage, version control and IP policies must address AI-
generated code, and ethical oversight must mitigate
hallucination and unintended bias. Companies must
balance autonomy with human oversight, customizing
AI adoption to align with internal risk tolerance and skill
levels.

Investing

in

workforce

development

particularly in roles bridging AI knowledge and software
expertise

ensures that human talent evolves alongside

increasingly capable machines.

Looking ahead, the synergistic convergence of agent-
based AI, real-time retrieval, and multimodal
capabilities points toward highly dynamic, self-
managing software ecosystems. As these technologies
mature, more organizations will likely gravitate toward
semi-autonomous or fully autonomous operational
models, bolstered by rigorous testing, fallback systems,
and ethical fram

eworks. Ultimately, generative AI’s true

promise lies not in supplanting human ingenuity but in
amplifying it

freeing developers, architects, and

product teams to focus on the next generation of
innovations that will define the software industry.

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