Dev argues pass@1 success rate is the real test for AI coding tools
madhavsinghal_ · x · 2026-10-03
Madhav Singhal argues the real differentiator for AI coding tools is the pass@1 experience — whether it gets the job done on the first try. He does most personal work through Codex on his Mac, finds little difference vs Instinct so far, and wants the ability to run multiple agent sessions instead of one.
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