Coding Agents Need Guidance, Not Faith

Tim Clark

2026 · ITNOW · Vol 68, pp. 60-61 · 0 citations

Abstract

Coding agents powered by multimodal models are becoming increasingly capable. They explore and write code, fix tests, even coordinate subagents for complex changes. Used well, they expedite development and help deliver solid software at pace. Used badly, they produce confident nonsense at machine speed. Tim Clark guides you to success.

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