Agentic coding is already reshaping how developers write, review, and ship code. Not all agents work the same way, though. The interaction mode matters as much as the tool itself.
In this video course, you’ve learned how to:
- Identify the four coding agent workflow types: IDE, terminal, PR, and cloud
- Understand what makes each workflow distinct, from real-time inline editing to highly autonomous cloud tasks
- Recognize which mode fits common development scenarios
- Weigh the risks and tradeoffs associated with each workflow
The boundaries between these categories will keep blurring as tools evolve. Rather than chasing the “best” tool, focus on the interaction mode that matches your current task. Use IDE agents for interactive editing, terminal agents for complex multi-file work, PR agents for automated review, and cloud agents for well-scoped tasks that can run in the background and be reviewed later.
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