Choose the least complex pattern that fits

Compare prerequisites, poor-fit conditions, controls, autonomy limits, and evaluation requirements.

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Human-only

Learn when human-only is the simplest fit, where it fails, and which controls set its safe boundary.

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Conventional software

Learn when conventional software is the simplest fit, where it fails, and which controls set its safe boundary.

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Direct prompt

Learn when direct prompt is the simplest fit, where it fails, and which controls set its safe boundary.

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Prompt with context

Learn when prompt with context is the simplest fit, where it fails, and which controls set its safe boundary.

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Retrieval-grounded workflow

Learn when retrieval-grounded workflow is the simplest fit, where it fails, and which controls set its safe boundary.

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Tool workflow

Learn when tool workflow is the simplest fit, where it fails, and which controls set its safe boundary.

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Bounded agent

Learn when bounded agent is the simplest fit, where it fails, and which controls set its safe boundary.