---
title: "On Programming with Agents — Zed's Blog"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/vptgdtcrd
source_url: https://zed.dev/blog/on-programming-with-agents
type: share
source: "Anja P"
author: "Anja P"
published: 2026-02-11T10:18:37.040Z
updated: 2026-02-11T10:18:37.042Z
tags: ["ai", "productivity", "llm", "code-review"]
upvotes: 0
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# On Programming with Agents — Zed's Blog

**[Anja P](https://daily.dev/sources/wvjsfjtde63pxqfasmxfo)** · [@anjapcodes](https://daily.dev/anjapcodes) · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

LLMs automate typing, not thinking. When working with AI agents for coding, focus on three core principles: only use agents for tasks you already understand, stay actively involved throughout the process to catch when agents go off-track, and rigorously review all generated code. Create detailed plans upfront, keep tasks small enough to review in one sitting, and treat agent-generated code with stricter scrutiny than colleague contributions. This approach allows developers to maintain higher standards by offloading mechanical work while preserving the craft of thoughtful software design.

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