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Why AI Coding Agents Lose Context After the PR, and How to Keep It
AI coding agents lose context once a PR enters the pipeline. See how code context and delivery context work
November 4, 2026
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Developer Relations Engineer
Animesh Pathak is a Developer Relations Engineer with a strong focus on Database DevOps, APIs, testing, and open-source innovation. Currently at Harness, he plays a key role in building and evangelizing scalable DBDevOps workflows, bridging the gap between developers and data teams to accelerate secure, reliable software delivery. With a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Animesh has a strong technical background and a passion for learning new technologies. He has experience in software engineering, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and Kubernetes, and has earned multiple certifications from Qwiklabs and Unschool. He is also an active contributor and leader in various open-source and student communities, such as Alphasians, GSoC, MLSA, Postman, and CNCF. He mentors and supports fellow students and developers, and promotes communication, best practices, and technical expertise in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
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