The hidden variables in your agent eval

Source: Microsoft for Developers By Waldek Mastykarz

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This is the seventh article in a series about Agent Experience (AX): the practice of making AI coding agents work correctly with your technology. The series covers what you can and can’t control in the agent stack, how to measure whether your extensions are helping or hurting, and how to iterate toward better outcomes. You […] The post The hidden variables in your agent eval appeared first on Microsoft for Developers.

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