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11.5Choosing Your Position on the Spectrum
| Your Need | Spectrum Position | Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| CI gate (must pass every time) | Left (deterministic) | Recorded scripts or cached agents |
| Staging validation (mostly pass) | Center-left (parameterized) | Agents with fixed objectives, outcome assertions |
| Deploy verification (quick check) | Center (constrained) | Agents with bounded steps, broad objectives |
| Exploratory testing (find issues) | Right (autonomous) | Unconstrained agents, findings-based reporting |