Frequently asked questions

Questions and answers

What is a software factory in agentic coding?

A software factory is a production system that turns structured intent (specs, scenarios, requirements) into deployable, validated software—not a single IDE chat. Read the overview in What is a software factory?, the dictionary entry Software factory, and the flagship essay AI factories and the context bottleneck.

What is a “seed” and why does it matter?

The seed is the factory’s first input: intent, constraints, conventions, domain shape, and stack—explicit enough that agents do not invent gaps. See Seed (structured intent) and how EasySpecs helps manufacture seeds in Seed manufacturing system.

What is context engineering?

Context engineering is the discipline of designing what agents read and write on disk—formats, layout, and scoped loading. Start with the term Context engineering and the article Context engineering: QC for agent memory.

What does EasySpecs do in this picture?

EasySpecs sits upstream as a seed and living-requirements layer (discovery, SRS, drift) feeding agentic coding factories. Read Why seed manufacturing is the missing layer and the term Seed manufacturing system.

How should we gather requirements when code is agent-generated?

Requirements work must produce an agent-ready seed and explicit handoffs for the next team or factory. Techniques and role implications are in Requirements gathering (for agent factories), Stakeholder and role shifts, and Realization time vs coding speed.

Where should I start reading on this hub?

Open the flagship essay AI factories and the context bottleneck, then open a theme from the hub or use the left-hand menu. Every term is also listed on the Glossary page (A–Z).

Does faster coding mean faster delivery to customers?

Not necessarily. Implementation can speed up while calendar time to trusted outcomes still depends on clarity, validation, and cross-team seed handoffs. See Realization time vs coding speed and Stakeholder and role shifts.