Don't babysit your AI Agents to keep them on track with Lukas Holzer
About this episode
Andi Grabner discusses the challenges and risks associated with AI coding agents with Lukas Holzer, focusing on quality, context, and evolving engineering roles.
AI coding agents are fast—but speed alone doesn’t guarantee quality. In this episode, Andi Grabner talks with Lukas Holzer (Straion) about why large context files and “almost right” AI code create new risks for engineering teams. You will learn about the "Lost in the Middle Syndrom" and why many organizations are not getting the promised 10x engineering boost right now! Andi and Lukas also explore rule adherence, dynamic context generation, enterprise readiness for AI-first development, and how software engineering roles are evolving in the age of AI. Tune in to learn more ... Links we discussed LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-holzer/ Straion Website: https://straion.com/ 90 Percent Rule Blog: https://straion.com/blog/90-percent-rule-adherence-straion-coding-agents/ 1million tokens Blog: https://straion.com/blog/1m-tokens-wont-save-your-engineering-standards/
People in this episode
Host: Andi Grabner
Guest: Lukas Holzer
Topics covered
- AI coding agents
- engineering risks
- dynamic context generation
- enterprise readiness
- software engineering roles
- Lost in the Middle Syndrome
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Straion, LinkedIn
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