

Introduction: From Code Assistants to Autonomous Agents
We’ve moved beyond simple autocomplete. The new wave of AI tools isn’t just suggesting lines of code — it’s planning tasks, generating multi-file features, writing tests, and even refactoring entire modules.
As a C# and .NET developer, I’ve started experimenting with these agent-style tools in real projects. Some are impressive. Some still need supervision. But one thing is clear: they can dramatically reduce the time it takes to move from idea to working feature.