Agent, take the wheel (Changelog Interviews #648)

In this episode of The Change Log, Jared interviews Thorsten Ball from Sourcegraph about AMP, an agentic coding tool. Thorsten discusses the evolution and simplification of coding agents, emphasizing the power of giving AI models the freedom and resources to operate effectively. He shares anecdotes about AMP's capabilities, such as its ability to interpret and implement code changes from minimal instructions. The conversation explores the divide between AI believers and skeptics, the changing nature of software development, and the potential impact on open source. Thorsten envisions a future where AI handles routine coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on high-level design and creative problem-solving.