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title: Build for today's task or tomorrow's platform?
description: 'The classic architect''s dilemma, upgraded for agents: how much to invest
  in reusable agents versus fast, single-use ones.'
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# Overview

The classic architect's dilemma, upgraded for agents: how much to invest in reusable agents versus fast, single-use ones.[^s1]

# Read the original

The full note is on muthub.org: [Build for today's task or tomorrow's platform?](https://muthub.org/writing/build-for-today-or-tomorrow).

[^s1]: Build for today's task or tomorrow's platform?, muthub.org, 2025-09-22.