Beyond LLMs: Unlocking the Power of AI Agents in Development

In this episode, Robert and Haley explore the next evolution in AI-powered development tools: autonomous agents. These aren’t just chatbots that answer questions—they’re capable of taking direct action, automating workflows, and even coding tasks. Robert takes us through his own hands-on experience with Goose, a semi-autonomous developer agent that’s open-source and designed to boost productivity while maintaining control.

We cover:

• The Agent Advantage: How AI agents like Goose go beyond standard LLMs by executing code, running commands, and prompting when they need permissions.
• Hands-Free Development: How Goose’s "plan and execute" system allows developers to define a workflow once and let Goose handle the rest.
• Trust and Control: Balancing autonomy with oversight—how customizable plans and built-in checks give developers confidence.
• Real-World Applications: From web development to data migrations, Goose shows how AI agents can streamline complex, repetitive tasks.

Plus, Haley and Robert discuss how these tools are opening doors for developers with neurodivergent conditions or disabilities. By automating tedious tasks, AI agents help keep focus and increase accessibility in coding, making development a bit more inclusive for everyone.

Join us as we look to the dawn of AI agents and see how these tools are poised to reshape the future of programming.