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| Factor | AI-First | AI-Assisted | Agent-Delegated | Human-First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code Complexity | Simple patterns, boilerplate | Standard business logic | Repetitive tasks with clear acceptance | Novel algorithms, complex architecture |
| Security Risk | Low (UI, docs, tests) | Medium (business logic) | Guarded scopes, low blast radius | High (auth, payments, crypto) |
| Team Experience | Senior devs who can review | Mixed experience teams | Confident in reviewing agent output | Junior devs learning concepts |
| Context Available | Similar code exists in codebase | Some existing patterns | agents.md + playbook + tests ready | No precedent or patterns |
| Time Constraints | Tight deadlines, standard work | Balanced delivery timeline | Async via CLI or Mission Control fleet | Learning/exploration priority |
| Agent Autonomy Risk | N/A | Low autonomy, close supervision | Custom agent scopes + blast-radius limits | Requires real-time human judgment |
| MCP Integration Available | Optional | Useful but not required | MCP servers + enterprise registry | Not applicable |
| Tooling | Copilot inline completions | Copilot chat, Spaces | Copilot CLI, Mission Control, custom agents | IDE + manual workflows |