# Ask HN: Is "Agentic" Programming a Flop? > Source: > Published: 2026-08-04 12:07:20+00:00 Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: Is "Agentic" Programming a Flop? 2 points by cyanregiment 16 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss Is it actually an insane way (literally) to get value out of an LLM? Is it a total misunderstanding of the technology? help Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27. Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: