Agents rebuilt SQLite from an 835-page manual and the bill varied 15× by model mix
flyme2mars · x · 2026-07-21
A team of agents rebuilt SQLite from its 835-page manual, producing a Rust replica that passed 100% of a held-out test suite.
The post highlights a major practical takeaway: the total cost varied by 15× depending on the model mix used, making the example useful for agent workflow and cost-planning discussions.
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