Satya Nadella Unveils Vision for AI-Driven Software Development: Transforming Traditional SDLC

Dec 11, 2025 02:57 pm CST

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlines a revolutionary approach to software development in the AI era, emphasizing the need for developers to invert traditional processes by starting with evaluation criteria rather than specifications. Speaking in Bengaluru, he introduces the concept of "context engineering" and calls for a fundamental shift toward an AI-driven software development lifecycle that prioritizes real-world outcomes over theoretical design.