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 Framework-based AI agent testing with convention over configuration.
 
+Consider this a reference implementation for you to build your own testing framework. 
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+This codebase is not yet ready for proper open source release.
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 ## Overview
 
 Agent QA provides a structured approach to testing AI agents through YAML-based scenarios, built-in assertions, and flexible infrastructure management.