coding-agents.qmd

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We recommend working with **[AI coding agents](https://github.com/features/copilot/agents)**
to [help you code](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI-assisted_software_development).

# What Is a Language Model? {#sec-ai-language-model}

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# What are AI coding agents?

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# Coding-Agent Platforms {#sec-ai-coding-agent-platforms}

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# Catalog and Comparison of Coding Agents {#sec-ai-catalog-coding-agents}

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# Where Current Practice Is Discussed: Reddit Communities {#sec-ai-guidance-sources}

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# AI Agents and the Technological Singularity

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# Relative Advantages of AI and Humans

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# Twelve Fixes for Claude Usage Limits {#sec-ai-claude-usage-limit-fixes}

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# Delegating Bulk Judgments with Quicksilver {#sec-ai-quicksilver}

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# Andrew Ng on Learning to Code in the Age of AI {#sec-ai-andrew-ng-learning-to-code}

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# When to use a coding agent {#sec-ai-when-to-use}

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# Deep Research Modes {#sec-ai-research-modes}

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# How to Work with Coding Agents

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# Useful Prompt Formats

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# Editing with `.docx` files

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# Copilot Instructions for this Repository

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# Addressing Failing GitHub Actions Workflows {#sec-ai-addressing-failing-workflows}

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# Benefits and Hazards {#sec-ai-benefits-hazards}

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# Best Practices for Safe and Successful Use {#sec-ai-best-practices}

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# Citadel and Levels of Claude Code Use {#sec-ai-citadel-and-maturity-levels}

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# Firewall and Network Configuration {#sec-ai-firewall}

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# References {.unnumbered}

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