Presentation: State of Play: AI Coding Assistants

InfoQ AI/ML
Generative AI AI Tools

Birgitta Böckeler discusses the rapid evolution of AI agents, moving beyond "vibe coding" to sophisticated context engineering. She explains how architectural constraints and "harness engineering" create the safety nets required for autonomous code generation. She shares vital insights for leaders on balancing speed with maintainability, security risks, and the cost of AI autonomy. By Birgitta Böckeler