Design Agent Roles Before Deployment: Every Role Needs an Emphasis Center and Boundaries
KarlMuth · x · 2026-09-03
- Once your data is organized, take time to design what you expect agents to do, the author advises.
- Start with defining roles, referencing Rizzo, House & Lirtzman (1970): a good role has both a center of emphasis and boundaries.
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