Under-2-second sandbox boot makes latency a non-issue; VM reliability and snapshots matter more
sh_reya · x · 2026-09-08
- Context: Developers debated what actually matters when building coding-agent sandboxes.
- Core take: @dbmikus reframed the argument — if a sandbox boots in under 2 seconds, latency is no longer a top concern; reliability, VM persistence, and snapshots matter far more.
- Open question: @shreya asked whether anyone has formally studied how agent interactive latency (sandbox startup, resume) affects outcomes in coding and knowledge work tasks.
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