Design a system that lets a coding agent learn repo conventions without leaking private data.

Instruction: Explain how you would help an agent absorb repo norms while protecting sensitive information.

Context: Assesses whether the candidate can design a practical architecture and explain the main tradeoffs. Explain how you would help an agent absorb repo norms while protecting sensitive information.

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I would let the agent learn conventions from in-repo examples, curated summaries, and permitted metadata rather than from exporting large amounts of private code or developer conversation outside the environment. The learning path should stay close to the repository where the conventions live.

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