Equation 4 · How to Evaluate Codex Beyond SWE-bench and Vendor Scores
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Symbol n
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is an estimate of success probability only for a distribution represented by those n instances and the evaluated system. The system is not just a model. It includes context retrieval, tools, prompts, retries, execution limits, and candidate selection. The evaluation distribution is not “software engineering.” It is a constructed sample with inclusion criteria, repository mix, languages, issue styles, and executable tests.
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