The author, a seasoned programmer with 25 years of experience, finds recent AI Code Agents like Opus 4.5 and Claude Code to be a significant improvement over previous AI tools. They offer three key advantages: the ability to read an entire codebase, shell access for real-time modifications, and the capacity to work independently while the programmer focuses on other tasks. In a self-conducted experiment, the author measured the time taken to complete tasks with and without AI assistance. For a complex task involving string type conversions and reorganizing code, AI reduced the time from four hours to just 30 minutes. Despite some shortcomings, like producing suboptimal code and requiring guidance, AI proved valuable for both analysis and overcoming procrastination. The author emphasizes that even when the AI makes mistakes, its work can accelerate problem-solving by providing insights that help the programmer think through issues. They suggest using AI as a tool for tedious tasks rather than replacing programming skills entirely, promoting a collaborative approach instead of complete reliance. The author believes that these AI tools will be a permanent part of their workflow, allowing for increased productivity without sacrificing understanding of the codebase.