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“cloud code for everything else”
What It Means
Extending the power that developers get from AI coding assistants to all other business functions
Why It Matters
Suggests a systematic approach to applying AI across all work domains, not just programming
When It's True
When AI agents can execute code, manage files, and integrate services reliably
When It's Risky
If non-technical users cannot effectively direct complex AI workflows
How to Apply
Identify workflow patterns that would benefit from code execution
Set up AI agents with proper execution environments and service access
Apply developer-style AI collaboration patterns to business processes
Example Scenario
“A marketing team gives AI agents the same kind of environment developers use (code execution, file access, API connections) to automate campaign creation, performance analysis, and optimization.”