AI-powered autonomous coding gains momentum in tech

Forrester analyst Christopher Condo is shifting his research focus entirely to autonomous coding technologies, signaling the growing importance of AI-powered software development tools. This strategic pivot highlights how quickly the industry is evolving beyond basic generative AI toward fully autonomous systems capable of creating, testing, and delivering applications without human intervention. Understanding these developments will be crucial for software companies and enterprises as they navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI-enhanced development tools.

The big picture: Forrester is intensifying its research into autonomous coding technologies, specifically what they call “TuringBots,” which represent the next evolution of AI in software development.

• Christopher Condo will partner primarily with VP and principal analyst Diego Lo Giudice, who has already published foundational research on how TuringBots will transform software engineering.
• The research emphasis signals that generative AI’s impact on coding is moving from novelty to necessity, with autonomous agents representing the next major frontier.

What’s coming: A joint TuringBot Landscape report will be published in Q4 2025, focusing specifically on the coding aspects of the software development lifecycle.

• The research will identify core and extended use cases for coding TuringBots and document their essential functional capabilities.
• The comprehensive focus suggests autonomous coding is maturing rapidly from experimental technology to production-ready solutions.

Why this matters: The concentrated research focus indicates autonomous coding is evolving from a futuristic concept to an imminent reality that will reshape how software is built.

• The technology promises to automate more complex development tasks than current generative AI tools, potentially addressing persistent developer shortages and accelerating software delivery.
• Companies not actively exploring these technologies risk falling behind as competitors adopt tools that dramatically enhance developer productivity.

Next steps: Condo will be contacting vendors of autonomous coding solutions in the coming months and welcomes briefings from additional companies.

• Vendors are encouraged to share information about their AI capabilities beyond just coding, including planning, backlog management, and testing.
• Forrester clients can request inquiry or guidance sessions to understand how this research applies to their organizations.