What is agentic coding?

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This episode of Techsplainers explores agentic coding in depth, building on our previous introduction. Matt explains how coding agents work across development stacks, distinguishing between vibe coding, agentic coding, and agentic engineering on the AI assistance spectrum. The episode highlights practical applications, from code reviews to feature development, while acknowledging the substantial benefits of handling mechanical coding tasks. Matt also addresses important challenges like subtle bugs and over-reliance, concluding with five best practices: defining guardrails, reviewing all AI-generated code, maintaining observability, providing proper context, and offering feedback to these AI collaborators. As with any powerful tool, thoughtful implementation is key to maximizing the value of agentic coding.

Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/agentic-coding Find more episodes here https://www.ibm.biz/techsplainers-podcast Narrated by Matt Finio