Head of Claude Code: What happens after coding is solved | Boris Cherny

In this episode, Boris Turney, head of Claude Code at Anthropic, discusses the transformative impact of Claude Code on software engineering, which has enabled computer code to be written entirely by AI. Turney mentions that he has not manually edited code since November and has significantly increased his productivity, shipping multiple pull requests daily. He argues that coding is largely solved through AI, envisioning a future where everyone has access to tools for building software without needing advanced programming skills.

Turney reflects on the rapid growth of Claude Code, which has become a substantial driver for Anthropic's revenue, alongside a number of other developments that have surprised both users and developers alike. He emphasizes the importance of user feedback in improving the service and iterating on it. Turney also notes that other roles in the tech field, such as product management, are undergoing shifts as AI tools like Claude Code are democratizing the ability to build software.

The conversation dives into the emotional aspects, with Turney describing his sense of joy in building and innovating now that tedious coding tasks can be delegated to AI. He describes using 'CoWork', a tool built on top of Claude Code, to automate project management and handle mundane tasks. The episode closes with reflections on future directions for AI in software development, the need for psychological safety in innovation, and the balance between efficiency and traditional coding. Turney emphasizes using common sense in the tech field, advising engineers to look at the overall picture rather than just follow established processes or frameworks constrained by past practices.