48-page handbook explains harness engineering for AI agents, from agent loops to sandboxes
blaizedsouza · x · 2026-10-12
Kirk Borne shared a free 48-page technical handbook, Understanding Harness Engineering for AI Agents by @techNmak.
- Covers agent loops, tool interfaces, context management, sandboxes, verification, and long-running work — everything around the model
- Aimed at AI engineers, developers, and serious learners
- A solid starting point for understanding the engineering layer beyond the model itself
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