This blog post offers a detailed and chronological overview of advancements in large language models (LLMs) throughout 2026, with a focus on coding agents and their impact on software development practices. The author discusses exciting developments, their personal experiences with new technologies, and unexpected incidents in the AI landscape, culminating in amusing insights on how AI is reshaping engineering roles. The author's narrative is engaging and filled with amusing anecdotes, technical details, and forward-thinking reflections on the future of AI and coding agents.