Agentic programming

Hold

Techniques

LLM-assisted programming where the developer reviews, understands, and actively manages the generated code.

Why it's here

Placed in Hold: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 31%.

4Martin Fowler·5/21/2026research
Bliki: Vibe Coding
Martin Fowler describes vibe coding as building software by prompting an LLM without inspecting the generated code, a method suited to disposable prototypes and limited-use tools. He warns that this approach can create maintainability, correctness, and security risks, and distinguishes it from agentic programming, where developers still review and care about the code.
4Martin Fowler·5/14/2026research
Notes on Agentic Programming and Legacy Migration
Martin Fowler summarizes observations from a retreat on the future of software development amid agentic programming. The discussion covered LLM-assisted code porting, using LLMs to interrogate human experts about specifications, legacy modernization strategies, and the challenge of keeping jurisdiction-specific financial systems consistent.