Engineers debate the utility and future of sub-agents
pvncher · x · 2026-09-01
In a discussion about benchmark value, pvncher countered zeeg's dismissal of sub-agent usage. pvncher argued that while gains from sub-agents might not be high today, one should revisit their priors every three months rather than prematurely dismissing their long-term potential.
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