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Jul 11, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Harness Engineering Lesson 8: Core Principles and Anti‑Patterns for Agent Design

This lesson distills five design principles, five over‑engineering signals, a decision‑matrix, and a ten‑point checklist for building effective Harness agents, illustrating each with concrete examples, trade‑offs, and practical guidance on when to use or avoid specific components.