The 6-Month Clock Ran Out — Are Companies Full AI Yet?

So during this year, many changes have been introduced in software development. A big disruption is coming, and some new terminology — SDD, IDD, Cognitive Debt, DORA, the "new" XP, Agentic Programming, and others — is being promoted, sometimes used as a slogan. I personally feel it is many times used as a strong advertising campaign, taking advantage of the panic of people feeling they might be about to lose a train, with severe consequences in their professional careers if they don't catch up. This might be true to a certain level. But let's look at the actual numbers: in early 2026, AI coding tools have reached 90% adoption among developers, yet only 1% of companies consider themselves mature in AI usage. Everyone has the tools — almost nobody has figured out the practices. The debate between "AI enthusiasts" and "fundamentals defenders" misses the point entirely. The real question isn't whether to use AI tools, but how companies must restructure their practices, teams, and culture t