Type: Hacker News Discussion Original link: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45001051 Publication date: 2025-08-24
Author: ghuntley
Summary #
Summary #
WHAT - A workshop that teaches how to build a coding agent, demystifying the concept and showing how to create a coding agent in a few lines of code and LLM token cycles.
WHY - Relevant for AI business because it allows transitioning from AI consumers to producers, automating tasks and improving operational efficiency.
WHO - The workshop author, the developer community, and AI sector speakers.
WHERE - Positions itself in the AI education and training market, offering practical and concrete skills.
WHEN - The workshop was recently developed and presented, indicating a current and growing trend.
BUSINESS IMPACT:
- Opportunities: Creating internal workshops to train the team on how to build coding agents, improving technical skills and autonomy.
- Risks: Competitors offering similar training could attract talent.
- Integration: Possible integration with the corporate training curriculum for developers.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY:
- Core technology stack: Programming languages, machine learning frameworks, LLM models.
- Scalability: Limited by code complexity and LLM token management.
- Technical differentiators: Practical and direct approach to building coding agents.
HACKER NEWS DISCUSSION: The discussion on Hacker News mainly highlighted the interest in the tools and APIs needed to build coding agents, with a focus on practicality and immediate applicability. The community also discussed common problems and possible technical solutions. The general sentiment is positive, with an appreciation for the practical and direct approach of the workshop. The main themes that emerged include the need for reliable tools, the importance of well-documented APIs, and the resolution of common problems in building coding agents.
Use Cases #
- Private AI Stack: Integration into proprietary pipelines
- Client Solutions: Implementation for client projects
- Strategic Intelligence: Input for technological roadmap
- Competitive Analysis: Monitoring AI ecosystem
Third-Party Feedback #
Community feedback: The HackerNews community commented with a focus on tools, APIs (20 comments).
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Original Links #
- How to build a coding agent - Original link
Article suggested and selected by the Human Technology eXcellence team, processed through artificial intelligence (in this case with LLM HTX-EU-Mistral3.1Small) on 2025-09-04 19:01 Original source: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45001051
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