What is an Agentic Coding Tool?
Understand the difference between autocomplete and agentic coding tools, how they work, and when to use each approach for your development workflow.
beginner
basics What you'll learn
- Understand what makes a coding tool "agentic"
- Distinguish between autocomplete and agent-based assistance
- Learn how agentic tools plan and execute tasks
- Choose the right tool type for different scenarios
Modules
4
Pages
16
Estimated Time
45 min
Course Modules
Introduction to Coding Tools
Explore what we mean by coding tools and how they've evolved from simple suggestions to autonomous agents.
10 min
3 pages
beginner
Autocomplete vs Agents
Compare autocomplete and agentic coding tools side by side, understand their strengths, and see real examples of each.
15 min
4 pages
beginner
How Agentic Tools Work
Understand the technology behind agentic coding tools, from language models to planning systems, without needing a technical background.
12 min
4 pages
beginner
When to Use What
Learn to choose between autocomplete and agentic tools based on your task, creating a practical decision framework for daily development.
8 min
5 pages
beginner