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Why Are Coding Agents So Dumb?

Developer Michael Lynch publishes an essay asking why AI coding agents keep making simple mistakes despite their hype. The piece examines the gap between expectations and real-world performance of tools that write code autonomously, drawing discussion among developers weighing in on whether current agents are overpromised.

Why now: Developers are actively debating the real capabilities and shortcomings of AI coding agents right now.

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• Why Are Coding Agents So Dumb? · mtlynch · 69

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