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Date Published
Author
Jenna Danoy
Word count
2506
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The concept of Agentic Flow Types explores various ways engineering teams can integrate AI into their workflows, ranging from manual processes to fully agentic engineering, where AI handles most tasks autonomously. With the evolution of tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, AI has shifted from an observational role to actively participating in code writing, testing, and documentation, allowing engineers to focus on more complex tasks. The framework identifies five flow types: Manual, AI-assisted, AI-led with human approval, AI-driven with human assistance, and fully agentic engineering, each offering different levels of AI involvement and requiring varying degrees of human interaction. The ultimate goal is to enhance operational efficiency and maturity by combining these flow types, ensuring the safety and reliability of software development while recognizing the irreplaceable role of human judgment in critical decision-making and risk management.