A practical framework for engineering leaders evaluating AI coding tools in 2026. Key criteria include codebase context awareness (beyond simple autocomplete), security and data privacy validation (SOC 2, on-premise options), and seamless IDE workflow integration. Common pitfalls to avoid: fixating on the underlying model rather than overall UX, underestimating total cost of ownership, neglecting onboarding and change management, and blindly accepting AI-generated code without rigorous review.
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