IBM Technology: Context-Aware Coding: Give AI Agents the Right Context

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A good prompt isn't enough for good AI code. Legare Kerrison explains how context helps AI coding agents understand your repository, dependencies, tests, and intent. Learn how to give agents the right context without overwhelming them.



00:00 – Give AI Coding Agents Better Context

00:37 – See Why One Prompt Isn't Enough

01:23 – Give Agents the Right Code & Repository Structure

02:17 – Ground AI Coding with Dependency Versions

02:43 – Use Tests as an Agent Feedback Loop

03:00 – Add Documentation & Developer Intent

03:42 – Let AI Agents Ask for Missing Context

04:02 – Interview, Explore & Plan Before Coding

04:58 – Avoid Overloading the AI Context Window

05:45 – Keep Agentic Coding Context Focused



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