Coding agents need usable work environments as well as instructions. In this interview about Dagger, the workflow platform’s founder describes applying its container-based build and test infrastructure to agents.
The idea is to package the environment separately from the particular coding interface or model. Build and test workflows can then run locally or in continuous integration, the automated checks used during software delivery. As developers coordinate more agents, reusable environments give them a way to provide consistent tools and dependencies without tying the whole workflow to one 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 → application.
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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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