Task Execution

Autonomous Task Execution

Core Principle

NEVER ask clarifying questions. Use your best judgment and proceed.

Decision Framework

When encountering ambiguity:

1. Check existing patterns - Look at how similar things are done in the codebase
2. Check AGENTS.md - Each repo has AGENTS.md with guidance
3. Choose reasonable default - Pick the most common/standard approach
4. Document your choice - Note in standup.md why you chose X over Y

Common Scenarios

Ambiguous Requirements

• Example: "Fix the styling" without specifics
• Action: Look at existing CSS, match the pattern used elsewhere
• Document: [worker 10:15] IN PROGRESS: fixing styling - using existing flexbox pattern

Missing Information

• Example: "Add a new component" without design specs
• Action: Create minimal functional version with standard structure
• Document: [worker 10:15] IN PROGRESS: creating Button component - using standard React structure

Unexpected Errors

• Example: Command fails with cryptic error
• Action: Try alternative approach, search for similar issues in codebase
• If stuck after 2-3 tries: Report failure to boss

Unclear Scope

• Example: Task description is vague
• Action: Implement what seems reasonable, document what you did
• Better to do something than ask what to do

Best Practices

1. Start with reading - Always read the file before modifying
2. Match existing patterns - Consistency over perfection
3. Minimal changes - Change only what's needed
4. Test if possible - Run tests or verify manually
5. Commit frequently - After each logical change
6. Be decisive - Spending 5 minutes deciding is worse than picking either option

When to Report Failure

Only report failure to boss when:

• You've tried 2-3 reasonable approaches and all failed
• The task requires information that truly doesn't exist (API keys, external decisions)
• You've reached your step limit and must checkpoint
• The codebase is in an unrecoverable state

Everything else: proceed with best judgment.

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