# Software factory

A software development pipeline where people supply the instructions and checks, and agents do most of the building, testing and fixing.

Kind of: Agentic

Often confused with: Vibe coding

Related: Agentic coding, Loop engineering, Human-on-the-loop, Full-stack builder

Source: https://redfinchadvisory.com/lexicon/software-factory (version 1.0, changed 2026-10-21)