Fable and Opus: When Autonomous Coding Agents Clash with Engineer Style

Engineers who prefer hands-on coding may find highly autonomous agents like Fable and Opus uncomfortable, as they delegate development decisions. The article advises choosing models by delegation level: mid-tier models like Sonnet for close steering, flagship models for full autonomy. It argues that strong agents work best when engineers embrace vibe coding—giving high-level goals rather than step-by-step instructions.