FDE Engagement Lifecycle
Build against reality, not requirements. Use every iteration to reduce uncertainty about the workflow, the technology, and the conditions for adoption.
How the model works
Understand
Observe the task, document exceptions, and identify the intended outcome. Gather representative examples and system constraints.
Prototype
Build a thin, testable slice. Prefer simple architectures until evidence justifies additional agents or orchestration.
Test with users
Watch representative users complete tasks. Capture corrections and failure patterns, not just opinions about a demonstration.
Integrate
Connect approved data and tools with scoped permissions. Treat authorization, validation, and recovery as product requirements.
Evaluate & iterate
Turn observed failures into regression tests. Review task success, latency, cost, and human effort before changing the design.
Production
Release progressively with monitoring, a rollback plan, and a named operating owner. Feed operational evidence back into the loop.