Code Serves as the Operating Environment for Agents
mattpocockuk · x · 2026-07-16
The author argues that **code itself is the operating environment for agents**, and ignoring code context will cause an agent's world model to collapse. They further push back against the "vibe coding" trend that dismisses code specifics, arguing it is not the right direction for the future, and invites counterarguments.
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