Dev replaces deterministic loops with multi-agent delegation

mattpocockuk · x · 2026-08-18

A developer plans to apply the 'Bitter Lesson' by replacing a hand-rolled deterministic loop for ticket handling with a system where an agent delegates to subagents. While likely more expensive and less reliable, the goal is to test for potential emergent benefits.

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