A comprehensive analysis of the transition from code-generating foundation models to autonomous software development agents.
The field of Code Intelligence has undergone a rapid metamorphosis. What started as simple "autocomplete" on steroids (e.g., early Copilot) has evolved into autonomous agents capable of resolving GitHub issues, refactoring codebases, and even deploying applications. This lesson surveys this evolution, examining the shift from Code Foundation Models to AI Software Engineering Agents.