How AI agents for coding work: an inside look at Claude Code

AI agents for coding, like Claude Code, operate on a simple yet powerful agent loop: AI decides, executes actions, observes results, and repeats until a task is complete. This loop is enhanced with structured tools for safer and more precise operations, such as reading/writing files and running commands. Permission controls and project-specific context files further refine their capabilities. The complexity lies in handling edge cases, ensuring good user experience, and integrating these agents into real-world development workflows, with tools like the Claude Agent SDK simplifying development.