The Shape of Things to Come, Part 1: The Continuous Thunderdome
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yegge.ai
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Why it matters
Shows how to structure loops and graphs so a coding AI agentAn AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.Full definition → works overnight on big tasks, and why a model's habit of chasing extra tweaks can break a reusable agent harnessThe scaffolding around a model that turns it into a working agent — the loop, the tools it can call, and the rules for when to stop.Full definition →.
Terms in this piece · Glossary
AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
agent harness — The scaffolding around a model that turns it into a working agent — the loop, the tools it can call, and the rules for when to stop.
