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Note on 24th September 2026

Blog · Watch/Read · (gathered 2026-09-26)

  • Simon Willison’s “Note on 24th September 2026” argues that coding agents are making software engineering harder.
  • He acknowledges that coding agents can achieve “amazing things,” but stresses that unlocking their full potential requires “extraordinary discipline and knowledge.”
  • The practical takeaway is a warning that without significant discipline and knowledge, integrating coding agents into development workflows will likely complicate the process.