state machine
AssessTechniques
A model that represents a process as states and rule-based transitions triggered by facts.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 3 article(s) of evidence from 2 source(s), led by framework updates, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 45%.
Evidence (3)
- 5The New Stack·9/12/2026framework_updateAI-Native SDLC Needs Multiple Processes, Not One Workflow
The article argues that as AI agents make implementation faster, the main bottleneck shifts to planning, review, verification, deployment, and governance. It proposes modeling software delivery as multiple state-machine-based processes tailored to different risk levels, rather than forcing every change through one fixed workflow.
- 7InfoQ·8/9/2026researchStripe Automates Database Recovery with Graph Search and State Machines
Stripe described an approach for automating database incident recovery by representing its global infrastructure as a graph. The system uses graph search algorithms and state machines to compute and execute remediation plans automatically.
- 5InfoQ·8/3/2026framework_updateEmbabel Agent Framework Reaches 1.0
Embabel has released version 1.0 of its Java-based agent framework. Built on Spring AI, it lets Java and Kotlin developers define agents as typed domain objects and combine model-driven planning with predefined state machines for workflow control.