# The Big Rename: From Agile to Pragmatic

- Show: [The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast)
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Length: 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2026-09-23-the-big-rename-from-agile-to-pragmatic
- Listen: https://agileembeddedpodcast.com/episodes/the-big-rename-from-agile-to-pragmatic-SuM8ZE_z

## Summary

Hosts Jeff Gable and Luca Ingianni announce the renaming of their show from The Agile Embedded Podcast to The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast, explaining that the term 'agile' has become outdated and restrictive for their current scope. They discuss the reality of AI adoption in embedded development, noting that while hype is high, actual integration into core workflows remains limited among most developers. The hosts emphasize that software engineering fundamentals remain critical, with AI serving as a tool that shifts developers toward lead-level responsibilities for code quality and architecture rather than replacing them.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2026-09-23-the-big-rename-from-agile-to-pragmatic#t=0) Introduction: The Big Rename Announcement
- [1:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2026-09-23-the-big-rename-from-agile-to-pragmatic#t=85) Why 'Agile' is Cringe and Outgrown
- [4:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2026-09-23-the-big-rename-from-agile-to-pragmatic#t=261) The Reality of AI Adoption in Embedded Systems
- [8:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2026-09-23-the-big-rename-from-agile-to-pragmatic#t=528) AI's Impact on Developer Roles and Fundamentals
- [11:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2026-09-23-the-big-rename-from-agile-to-pragmatic#t=685) Future Focus: Pragmatism and Engineering Craft

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- QP framework (other)
- Embedded AI Podcast (other)

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