.NET Rocks! Coding Agents with Scott Hunter
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Jun 5, 2025 Scott Hunter, Vice President of Product for Azure Development Experience, dives into the revolutionary world of coding agents. He discusses how the new agent mode in Visual Studio Code enables Large Language Models to evaluate entire solutions, not just single files. Scott reveals how these agents can automatically assign GitHub issues, generate code, and even create pull requests. The conversation highlights the impact of AI in enhancing developer productivity, making coding more efficient and effective.
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Agent Mode Enhances Coding Context
- Agent mode analyzes the entire solution, not just a single file, enabling comprehensive code modifications.
- It acts like a coding partner, understanding project context for smarter code generation.
Use Coding Agents with PRs
- Assign GitHub issues to coding agents to automate code generation and pull request creation.
- Always review and approve PRs to maintain control over changes.
Agents Change Developer Roles
- Coding agents won't replace developers but will shift their roles towards oversight and architecture.
- Developers should consider what parts of code they truly need to write versus delegate to agents.