When is a coding agent the right tool instead of autocomplete or manual engineering?

Instruction: Explain how you decide when a coding agent is the right level of automation.

Context: Checks whether the candidate can explain the core concept clearly and connect it to real production decisions. Explain how you decide when a coding agent is the right level of automation.

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I use a coding agent when the job needs repo understanding, multi-file reasoning, or a feedback loop with tests. For...

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