Committed AI configuration is nearly always written once and abandoned, yet the maturity level a repo reaches tracks how much quality cost comes with AI agentAn AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.Full definition →-driven speed — and agents accelerate 28-38% regardless of where a team sits.
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multi-agent — Using several AI agents on one problem — splitting work in parallel, checking each other, or filling different roles like planner and reviewer.
AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
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