How much of my “AI agent” actually needs AI?
Before adding an API, pull the system apart. Which decisions need reasoning, and which just need a rule?
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The question
Describe the starting question, why it matters, and what a useful answer would look like.
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What I tried
Record the approach, tools, and decisions. Keep the first attempt and any wrong turns.
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What happened
Add the observed result with its supporting sources, screenshots, or code. Separate what is verified from what remains uncertain.
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What changes next
State the next experiment or decision that follows from the evidence. Leave unanswered questions open.