Part 1: The Paradigm Shift — From Code-Centric to Context-Centric SDLC
Answer-first: Transitioning from traditional code-centric software development to an AI-First Software Development Life Cycle redefines engineers from manual syntax typists into specification architects and system orchestrators, deploying deterministic property-based verification pipelines, automated agentic pull request reviews, and standardized context contracts that accelerate end-to-end enterprise release velocity fourfold while maintaining strict production reliability. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, modern CI/CD deployment pipelines, and basic concepts of automated code generation. ...