The Digital Executive: Episode 1041 - The Future of Software: AI, Composability, and Breaking the Code Silos with Co-Founder Jonathan Saring
Released on April 5, 2025
Introduction
In Episode 1041 of The Digital Executive podcast, hosted by Coruzant Technologies, Brian speaks with Jonathan Saring, the co-founder of BIT—a groundbreaking platform that revolutionizes software development through composability and artificial intelligence (AI). Jonathan brings a wealth of experience, having led BIT to support over 250,000 developers and numerous Fortune 100 companies. His insights shed light on the evolving landscape of software development, the challenges of scaling, and the transformative potential of AI-integrated composable systems.
Identifying the Gap in Software Development
Jonathan begins by addressing the fundamental challenges in modern software development. He emphasizes the increasing complexity and difficulty in scaling software projects amidst the rapid emergence of new technologies and the growing demands for speed and quality.
"Software development today is just plain hard. It's complex and it gets worse as you scale it." [01:15]
He explains that traditional tools and infrastructures are inherently project-based, leading to inefficiencies and silos that hinder scalability and consistency. This fragmentation affects the end-user experience adversely.
"The tools and the infrastructures that we use were built for projects... becomes closer to impossible as you scale." [02:05]
Jonathan introduces composability as a solution, likening it to building with Lego blocks—modular, reusable components that can be effortlessly assembled into diverse applications. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also ensures consistency and quality across software products.
"Let's build with Lego. That was the main thing." [05:55]
The Rise of Composability in Modern Software
Brian acknowledges Jonathan's explanation and delves deeper into composable software. Jonathan provides a compelling case study from the healthcare industry, illustrating how a large Canadian healthcare organization leveraged BIT's platform to double their application output while reducing costs by over 60% and increasing consistency by 80%.
"They built all these experiences with BIT as components... they more than doubled the number of applications, cut down by 60% the cost per app and increase the consistency by over 80%." [10:30]
Jonathan underscores that the market was ripe for such a transformation, with existing technologies like APIs, microservices, and component-based frontends already leaning towards composability. BIT's platform provided the necessary tooling to fully realize this potential.
"Technology itself was already leaning into composability. There was just no tooling, no platform infrastructure that will allow this form of software development." [04:45]
He predicts that the synergy between AI and composability will exponentially enhance software development practices, enabling faster, more efficient, and higher-quality outputs.
"The combination of AI and composability is an exponential game change for the way that we build software." [05:50]
Challenges Enterprise Enterprises Face with Current AI Tools
When discussing the adoption of composable and AI-driven technologies among Fortune 100 companies, Jonathan identifies two primary types of AI tools currently in use: code generation and no-code/low-code platforms.
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Code Generation Tools: Jonathan praises tools like Cursor for enhancing coding speed and efficiency but highlights significant drawbacks:
"Developers are now able to create a lot more code... the code base grows exponentially." [13:10]
He points out issues such as code duplication, inconsistent standards, and the overwhelming maintenance burden that comes with sprawling AI-generated codebases.
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No-Code/Low-Code Platforms: Addressing platforms like Lovable and Bold, Jonathan argues that while they are useful for prototyping, they fall short for large-scale enterprise applications.
"They are completely unaware of the APIs that you have in your organizations... you can't really build a big company with these tools." [17:25]
He notes the lack of integration with existing organizational systems, poor code quality, and insufficient backend capabilities as major limitations.
To address these challenges, Jonathan introduces BIT’s forthcoming AI solution, HOPE AI, which promises to combine composability with AI. HOPE AI is designed to understand and integrate seamlessly with an organization’s existing APIs, packages, and libraries, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code generation.
"When AI meets composability, then we get a nuclear explosion in what becomes possible." [19:55]
The Future of Software Architecture and Developer Tooling
Looking ahead, Jonathan shares his bold prediction: the roles of developers, professionals, executives, and stakeholders will undergo a profound transformation. He envisions a future where AI-enabled composable tools democratize software development, allowing everyone within an organization to participate actively in building and innovating.
"Everyone can be a builder and that's a good thing for everyone." [21:05]
This collaborative approach aims to eliminate communication barriers and enhance productivity, making software development a more inclusive and streamlined process.
Conclusion
Episode 1041 of The Digital Executive offers a visionary glimpse into the future of software development. Jonathan Saring’s insights highlight the critical role of composability in overcoming the inherent challenges of scaling software projects and maintaining quality. Furthermore, the integration of AI with composable architectures, as exemplified by BIT and its upcoming HOPE AI, promises to revolutionize how organizations build, maintain, and innovate their software solutions. This episode underscores the importance of adopting forward-thinking tools and methodologies to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Notable Quotes:
- "Software development today is just plain hard. It's complex and it gets worse as you scale." [01:15]
- "The alignment of AI and composability is an exponential game change for the way that we build software." [05:50]
- "They built all these experiences with BIT as components... they more than doubled the number of applications, cut down by 60% the cost per app and increase the consistency by over 80%." [10:30]
- "When AI meets composability, then we get a nuclear explosion in what becomes possible." [19:55]
- "Everyone can be a builder and that's a good thing for everyone." [21:05]
About the Host
Coruzant Technologies, the creator of The Digital Executive podcast, is at the forefront of discussing emerging technologies and trends shaping the future. By engaging with thought leaders like Jonathan Saring, the podcast provides valuable insights into the strategies and innovations driving the tech industry forward.
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