The Future of Software Development Retreat : A CTO’s Reflections @thoughtworks
The Future of Software Development Retreat : A CTO’s Reflections  @thoughtworks
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Quick reflections from our CTO, Rachel Laycock, following an energizing week of candid conversations on the future of software development.

Beyond the hype, one thing is clear: we’re still early, and the real work is building resilient, evolving systems.
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