Workflow decision guide
Delegated coding, debugging, migration, and implementation support for scoped engineering tasks.
Mapped tools
Start with workflow fit. Use tools only after the inputs, review point, and success metric are clear.
Use this when software engineering agents would directly improve backlog pressure, context switching, and slow implementation cycles.
It is a good pilot candidate when the work happens often, has a clear owner, and can be tested with recent real examples.
Measure the pilot with cycle time, merged changes, review defects, and test pass rate.
The expected impact should be visible in faster cycle time, fewer manual corrections, or more consistent work quality.
Use approved examples, add a review checkpoint, and keep output quality measurable.
Watch for drift, incomplete context, or overconfident outputs before moving the workflow into regular use.
These inputs make the pilot more measurable and reduce tool switching later.
These are the business problems this use case can support.
Tool shortlist
Developer tools
Windsurf is mapped to software engineering agents based on current curated use-case data.
Teams that want to pilot this use case before committing budget.
Developer tools
Devin is mapped to software engineering agents based on current curated use-case data.
Teams with a clear workflow and budget for a paid tool.
Developer tools
Sourcegraph Cody is mapped to software engineering agents based on current curated use-case data.
Teams that want to pilot this use case before committing budget.
