How to Build an AI Software Factory: Agents That Open, Review, and Merge PRs
Summary
The article explains AI software factories as a structured, gate-driven approach to automated coding with agents. It outlines five stages (intake, isolation, tools, verification, merge gate), emphasizes live web context and a shared tool layer, and cites industry examples to illustrate governance and scaling challenges. It also discusses practical isolation models, measurement of outcomes, and the tradeoffs between automation and human review.