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 "definition": "A software development pipeline where people supply the instructions and checks, and agents do most of the building, testing and fixing.",
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   "id": "https://redfinchadvisory.com/lexicon/vibe-coding",
   "type": "confused"
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   "id": "https://redfinchadvisory.com/lexicon/coding-agent",
   "label": "runs many",
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