Data Bricklaying Diary

Jul 26, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

From Harness to Loop: Engineering AI Agents That Converge, Not Just Execute

The article distinguishes Harness Engineering (providing controlled execution environments for AI agents) from Loop Engineering (using verification evidence to classify deviations, adjust plans, and drive tasks to verified completion), detailing required state management, evidence-based stopping conditions, and a concrete rate-limiting example.