Towards Data Science

8 Tips for Writing Effective Agent Instructions

The article "8 Tips for Writing Effective Agent Instructions" offers quick and simple guidance to improve the clarity and effectiveness of instructions given to agents. It presents a concise set of practical tips aimed at helping readers craft better agent instructions. The post is published on Towards Data Science.

Towards Data Science
4d ago

How to Work with AI Coding Agents

The article "How to Work with AI Coding Agents" offers a practical guide aimed at improving code quality rather than merely increasing quantity. It focuses on strategies and best practices for effectively collaborating with AI coding tools to produce better code. The post was originally published on Towards Data Science.

By Sara A. Metwalli
Towards Data Science
3d ago

From One Agent to a Team: Understanding Codex Subagents

The article "From One Agent to a Team: Understanding Codex Subagents" offers a practical guide on how to create specialist agents and manage their collaboration using the Codex Command Line Interface. It explains the process of defining subagents and coordinating their tasks to build a cohesive team of AI agents. The guide is aimed at developers looking to extend Codex’s capabilities through modular, specialized agent workflows.

By Shuai Guo
Simon Willison
Aug 22

More than just code review

The article discusses the essential skill of effectively instructing coding agents and verifying their changes. It highlights that while line‑by‑line code review is one method, it is not the most efficient way to validate software changes. The focus is on confidently guiding agents and confirming correct implementation without exhaustive inspection.

Towards Data Science
2d ago

When to Use Claude Code and When to Use Codex

The article discusses the appropriate contexts for using Claude Code versus Codex, two coding agents. It explains the strengths and ideal use cases for each tool, helping readers decide which agent to employ for specific programming tasks. The post provides guidance on selecting the most suitable coding assistant based on the nature of the work.

By Eivind Kjosbakken
Towards Data Science
5d ago

How to Effectively Solve 100+ Tasks with Claude Code

The article "How to Effectively Solve 100+ Tasks with Claude Code" discusses strategies for working more efficiently with coding agents. It focuses on practical approaches to manage and complete a large number of tasks using Claude Code. The post was originally published on Towards Data Science.

By Eivind Kjosbakken