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SEMAG: Self-Evolutionary Multi-Agent Code Generation

arXiv 2603.15707 ↗First posted 16 Mar 2026cs.SE cs.AIcited by 5

On the map: LLM agents and tool use → Software engineering coding agents

Abstract (arXiv)

Large Language Models (LLMs) have made significant progress in handling complex programming tasks. However, current methods rely on manual model selection and fixed workflows, which limit their ability to adapt to changing task complexities. To address this, we propose SEMAG, a Self-Evolutionary Multi-Agent code Generation framework that mimics human coding practices. It decomposes programming tasks into stages, including planning, coding, debugging, and discussion, while adapting workflows to task difficulty. Its self-evolutionary agents can access the latest models in real time and automatically upgrade the backbone model. SEMAG sets new state-of-the-art Pass@1 accuracy across benchmarks. Using identical backbone models, SEMAG outperforms prior methods by 3.3% on CodeContests. When augmented with self-evolutionary model selection that automatically identifies optimal backbones, SEMAG reaches 52.6%, showcasing both framework effectiveness and adaptability to evolving LLM capabilities.

Key facts. Cited by 5 papers in the map (data through 7 Oct 2026). Placed in Software engineering coding agents, one of 16 directions in LLM agents and tool use. Builds on 16 of its 30 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 16 Mar 2026.

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