Posts tagged: agents

Ben Houston • 5 Minutes Read • March 28, 2025

Optimize your README.md files to empower both human developers and AI coding assistants alike.

Tags: mycoder, agents, software-development

Ben Houston • 3 Minutes Read • March 21, 2025

Exploring the simplest possible implementation of an agentic coder using just 200 lines of TypeScript, demonstrating foundational concepts clearly and concisely.

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Ben Houston • 6 Minutes Read • March 20, 2025

How to build an autonomous agentic coder that leverages advanced LLMs to transform software development. A talk given at the Ottawa Forward JS meet-up.

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Ben Houston • 6 Minutes Read • March 17, 2025

As AI dramatically reduces software development costs, we need to rethink our approach to code. Software is becoming ephemeral - easily replaced rather than maintained. This paradigm shift means optimizing for current needs instead of hypothetical futures.

Tags: agents, software-development

Ben Houston • 3 Minutes Read • March 13, 2025

AI agents are moving beyond IDEs into full automation of coding workflows. Discover how integrating agentic coding into GitHub Actions can streamline software development -- turning issues into PRs and automating documentation, tests, and even code reviews, all through simple GitHub comments.

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Ben Houston • 4 Minutes Read • March 7, 2025

Adding GitHub Mode to MyCoder has radically improved my productivity, making my agentic coder feel like a true team member. By leveraging GitHub for task tracking, pull requests, and CI/CD feedback, I’ve seen a 3x to 5x boost in development efficiency.

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Ben Houston • 2 Minutes Read • March 6, 2025

Adapting your codebase to match AI coder assumptions doesn't just help AI -- it uncovers hidden complexity, ultimately benefiting human developers.

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Ben Houston • 16 Minutes Read • March 5, 2025

As AI coding agents become increasingly capable, we need to rethink our code organization and documentation practices. Here's why traditional "human-first" coding approaches are becoming obsolete and how to structure your projects for optimal AI compatibility.

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