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22 September 2026

Coding-agent stack wars — what changes for IT buyers

What IT buyers should watch as coding agents compete.

. Coding agents compete on IDE depth, repo reach, and autonomy. IT buyers should track control surfaces — not hype rankings.

FAQ

What changes for IT buyers?

Where agents run (IDE vs cloud), what repo/secrets scope they need, how actions are audited, and exit cost if the agent vendor shifts. Prefer vendor security docs over influencer scoreboards.

Invented market share?

No. No fabricated adoption charts. Label unverified “winning the week” gossip.

Draft only. Publish = Nao.