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Harness Engineering: Why the System Around AI Matters More Than the AI Itself

DEV.to AIΒ·April 20, 2026

Harness engineering, encompassing all elements surrounding an AI model like memory and tools, is presented as more critical than the model itself for reliability. The article highlights how explicit enforcement mechanisms (hooks) offer superior safety and performance compared to contextual advice, crucial for production AI systems.

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