Why are good developers so wary of agentic development?

The post discusses the cautious approach of experienced developers toward agentic development, exploring the difference between building software and running it in production. It highlights the importance of trust in new systems, the challenges faced during an experiment with coding agents, and the need for balancing innovation with proven practices. Martin Fowler argues that developers' hesitance stems from their desire to ensure quality and stability in production environments, rather than mere reluctance to adopt new methods.