5 Ways I Use Background Coding Agents Every Day
Coding agents are different from in-editor chat and agent modes for AI assisted programming. They run asynchronously—often in the cloud—tackling tasks while you focus locally. I rely heavily on the GitHub Copilot coding agent and its VS Code integration to spin up multiple parallel workflows. Below are five everyday patterns I use to offload work, speed up development, and keep my repos in top shape. 1. Assign Issues Directly to GitHub Copilot When a new issue or idea lands, I immediately han…
