How AI agents like Devin, Cline, and Windsurf are changing the definition of software engineering.
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How AI agents like Devin, Cline, and Windsurf are changing the definition of software engineering.
We are moving from "Copilots" to "Agents". But what is the difference?
A Copilot waits for you to type and offers a suggestion. It is reactive. An Agent receives a high-level goal (e.g., "Fix this bug") and iteratively plans, executes, and corrects itself until the goal is achieved. It is proactive.
Tools like Devin, Cline, and OpenDevin are pushing the boundaries. They can:
Agents won't replace developers, but they will replace the drudgery of development. Boilerplate, migration scripts, and unit test writing will soon be delegated entirely to agents.
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