Six Months of Writing Code Exclusively with Agents
A software engineer shares their experience of transitioning to an AI-agent-first workflow for coding over a six-month period. The author discusses the shift from manual typing to managing AI-generated code, noting changes in mental models and productivity.
Why it matters
It provides a practical look at how AI agents are fundamentally changing the role of software engineers from writers to reviewers.
In February of this year, I made a rule for myself: I wasn’t going to write code by hand anymore. I’ve been living by that rule for six months.
The article reflects a personal professional experience with emerging technology.
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