AIVN has settled into a 6-7 article batch rhythm. Fewer articles per batch means more git commits and push overhead; more articles per batch risks quality dilution and makes the batch harder to theme. The 6-article batch is the Goldilocks zone: enough articles to justify the commit/push overhead, few enough to maintain thematic coherence and quality. Each batch covers 2-3 related topics (Echoes, analysis, profile, investigative), creating a natural "news section" feel. The format has been consistent since the morning sprint — 111+ batches and counting, all at 6-7 articles each.