Posts tagged: agents
Crafting README Files for Efficient AI-Assisted Coding
By Ben Houston, 5 Minutes Read, 2025-03-28
Optimize your README.md files to empower both human developers and AI coding assistants alike.
Tags: mycoder, agents, software-development
What is the Most Minimal Agentic Coder You Can Write?
By Ben Houston, 3 Minutes Read, 2025-03-21
Exploring the simplest possible implementation of an agentic coder using just 200 lines of TypeScript, demonstrating foundational concepts clearly and concisely.
Tags: mycoder, agents, software-development
Building an Agentic Coder from Scratch
By Ben Houston, 6 Minutes Read, 2025-03-20
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.
Tags: mycoder, agents, software-development, forward-js, talks
The Ephemeral Nature of Software in the Age of AI
By Ben Houston, 6 Minutes Read, 2025-03-17
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
Agentic Coders with GitHub Comments and Actions: Automating Real Development
By Ben Houston, 3 Minutes Read, 2025-03-13
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.
Tags: mycoder, agents, software-development
GitHub Mode: A Game Changer for Agentic Coding
By Ben Houston, 4 Minutes Read, 2025-03-07
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.
Tags: mycoder, agents, software-development
Lean into your Agentic Coder's Mistakes
By Ben Houston, 2 Minutes Read, 2025-03-06
Adapting your codebase to match AI coder assumptions doesn't just help AI -- it uncovers hidden complexity, ultimately benefiting human developers.
Tags: mycoder, agents, software-development
Stop Writing Code for Humans - The Future Belongs to AI Agents
By Ben Houston, 16 Minutes Read, 2025-03-05
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.
Tags: mycoder, agents, software-development