October 31, 2026
GPT-6 Astra isn't right for every task: first in refactoring, fifth in tests

The overall ranking doesn't tell you what to pick: Astra is first in refactoring but fifth in writing tests.
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October 31, 2026

The overall ranking doesn't tell you what to pick: Astra is first in refactoring but fifth in writing tests.
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