AI coding agents are getting much better at helping programmers write code faster. Claude Code is now considered the most effective coding agent available, with many developers discovering its power recently. This tool works well because it has smart language models underneath and a good design that helps it work with code properly.

Another popular open-source coding assistant called Cline is also improving with new abilities. Cline can now search the web to find current documentation and API references without opening a browser. It also has new features called "skills" that let it follow different programming rules for different projects, making it more flexible for different coding styles.

However, experts are warning about a big security problem with AI agents in companies. When organizations use AI agents to help with important tasks, these agents often get permission to access many systems and databases. This can accidentally let regular employees do things they shouldn't be allowed to do through the AI agent. For example, someone with limited access could ask an AI agent to retrieve information they normally couldn't see, and the system might allow it.

Companies are also experimenting with multi-session AI coding, where one AI agent can continue working on code across multiple conversations, making it possible to handle bigger and more complex programming projects. Meanwhile, testing shows that AI agents are good at catching certain types of security problems, like SQL injection attacks, but they still struggle with understanding overall security design.