Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the role of software engineers, according to experts like Sarah Friar from OpenAI. The company’s new AI agent, A-SWE, is designed to build apps autonomously, handling tasks that many engineers find tedious, such as quality assurance and documentation. While some believe this advancement poses a threat to job security, others ...
Coding agents are now available in popular IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains, marking a shift in developer tools as AI technology becomes mainstream. GitHub Copilot’s agent mode was released for all users in April, allowing developers to use natural language to complete tasks like creating applications. JetBrains also launched its Junie coding agent for ...
Recent discussions highlight the limitations of AI in software development, specifically its inability to effectively replace human programmers. Studies reveal that while AI can generate basic applications, it often produces code filled with bugs and security risks, and struggles to debug effectively—an essential task that consumes most of a developer’s time. Experts caution that expectations ...
Recent discussions highlight that the idea of AI agents completely replacing software developers remains unrealistic. While AI tools can generate simple applications, they often produce code filled with bugs and security risks and struggle with debugging, which occupies much of a developer’s time. Experts recommend managing expectations about AI’s abilities, pointing out that these tools ...
Recent research shows that agents using debugging tools significantly outperform those relying solely on traditional methods, achieving nearly double the success rates. However, their overall effectiveness remains below 50 percent, indicating the need for improvement. The study highlights that current models struggle to fully utilize these debugging tools due to limited training data representing the ...
Augment Code, an innovative AI coding assistant startup, has launched its new technology called Augment Agent, which aims to simplify complex software engineering projects. Unlike typical AI tools that focus on basic code generation, Augment Agent excels in handling large codebases, enabling developers to navigate and modify extensive systems efficiently. The company recently achieved top ...
Augment Code, a startup founded in 2022, has launched its new AI coding assistant named Augment Agent, aimed at simplifying the management of complex software projects. Unlike typical coding tools that generate simple code, this technology focuses on helping developers work with large codebases that can have millions of lines across multiple repositories. The company ...
At last week’s GTC 2025 show, agentic AI showcased remarkable advancements in code generation, a field that has seen significant progress recently. Benchmarks like SWE-bench, GAIA, and BIRD highlight how AI models have improved, now solving a greater percentage of coding issues and generating SQL more accurately. With top AI models achieving up to 55% ...
JPMorgan Chase’s software engineers have boosted their productivity by 10% to 20% using a coding assistant tool created by the bank, according to global CIO Lori Beer. This increase in efficiency offers the bank the chance to assign engineers to more critical projects, particularly in artificial intelligence and data analysis. With a technology budget of ...
The OpenAI Agents SDK is a versatile and efficient framework designed for creating workflows involving multiple agents. With features like agent configurations, task handoffs, and safety checks, developers can easily build complex applications. The SDK allows for seamless integration with various models compatible with the OpenAI Chat Completions API. Users can explore practical examples, set ...
