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2026 TECH PREDICTION

The Dawn of the Renaissance Developer

Tools change, but the fundamentals endure. As generative AI reshapes how we build software, a familiar trope has re-emerged, the narrative that developers will become obsolete. But if history has taught us anything, this is not the end of the developer, it’s the dawn of something new, the renaissance developer.
Werner Vogels • • 3 min read
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EDITORIAL

A Little Bit Uncomfortable

Fear is actually a pretty good signal that you are pushing into the unknown, that real growth doesn’t happen without a bit of that associated discomfort, and that it’s worth becoming aware when it happens. Aware enough to consider actually leaning into it.
Andy Warfield • • 5 min read
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AWS is a Magic Trick

The real magic powering the scale of AWS is a dynamic collaboration of people and departments.
Colm MacCárthaigh • • 4 min read
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Agentic Development

LLMs as Parts of Systems

Towers of Hanoi is a boring game, anyway.
Marc Brooker • • 5 min read
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INTERVIEW

Proving the Promise: Trust in AI Systems

A conversation between Werner Vogels and Byron Cook on automated reasoning, neural networks, and the future of secure and provably correct AI systems.
Werner Vogels & Byron Cook • • 10 min read

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Try The Kernel Crossword Puzzle - Test your tech knowledge!

Test your tech knowledge with The Kernel Crossword Puzzle. Can you solve all the clues?

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Prototypes Before PRFAQs

Our Working Backwards process remains as relevant as ever. But in the age of AI, sometimes the fastest path to clarity is a quick prototype.
Clare Liguori • • 3 min read
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Agentic Development

When Agent Orchestration is the Obstacle

Whether you’re building a multi-agent system or a single agent, the future of agent development is about letting models orchestrate themselves intelligently.
Arron Baliss • • 2 min read
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Security

Guardrails, Not Speedbumps

Ultimately, the work security teams do—whether it’s adding controls, a stronger set of libraries, or eliminating unnecessary functionality—aims to make sure that what you’re building does what you intend it to do, and only what you intend it to do.
Amy Herzog • • 2 min read

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Winner of the 2025 Now Go Build Award: Raphael Quisumbing

2025 Now Go Build Award Winner

Raphael (Rafi) became a hero in 2015 and the second hero from APJ region. Rafi started 6 user groups in the Philippines, including the first non-binary user group called BuildHers+ and in the past 10 years he became one of the most respected community leaders in the region both AWS and others are alike. Rafi runs two podcasts, YoungCTO and Kaka Computer to encourage young and upcoming developers to become better in their craft. He also proactively mentors student developers to become next generation technology leaders.

He organized the first community-led Community Leaders Summit this year in the Philippines for a two day immersive leadership training and invited heroes, community builders and cloud club captains to join. Maria En-cinar, Nayoung Won Miller, Head of SA in the Philippines joined this event. Post event he shared a report and made the format available for the rest of the AWS community to organize by them-selves. Rafi very much deserve this award for his long standing commitment as a hero, passion, vision and determination.