Beyond code generation: A developer’s guide to agentic engineering
Here is a summary of the item in under 200 words: GitHub has seen a significant increase in code generation, with over 1.2 billion commits in one week, a 400% increase from a year earlier. However, this has led to increased pressure on developers, with pull requests taking 441% longer in review when teams adopt AI at high levels. To address this, GitHub presents an agentic engineering workflow that streamlines the development process across Plan, Build, Verify, and Observe stages. This workflow uses Copilot to connect scattered context, collaborate with team members, and create a reviewable plan with acceptance criteria and scoped issues. Key features include: * Plan Mode for comparing approaches and refining implementation plans * Session continuity for working across devices * Cloud sandboxes for running tasks without tying up local machines * Isolated sessions for working on separate tasks without mixing edits This workflow aims to help developers work more efficiently and focus on high-level decisions, rather than getting bogged down in planning and context gathering. By using Copilot and GitHub Agentic Workflows, developers can streamline their development process and improve productivity.