Field guide
Better questions for real agent systems.
An agent’s model matters, but it is only one layer. These notes focus on the operating decisions that shape reliability, control, effort, and fit over time.
Reading list
Choose the question closest to your decision.
Each note stands on its own and ends with a compact review checklist you can use with any product, framework, or provider.
Managed or self-hosted? Start with responsibility.
Infrastructure control and service convenience are not opposites on a simple feature chart. Compare who owns updates, credentials, failures, customization, and support.
7 minute read 02Persistent memory is useful only with boundaries.
Define what is retained, who can retrieve it, how corrections work, and which connected actions require explicit review.
6 minute read 03Put the agent where the work arrives.
WhatsApp, Telegram, and mobile access can reduce friction. Channel choice should still follow identity, privacy, approval, and handoff requirements.
6 minute readEditorial method
Useful without requiring a purchase.
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