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I Built an AI Agent in 10 Hours. I Spent Weeks Planning It First. Here's Why.

Apr 8, 2026

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7 min read

I Built an AI Agent in 10 Hours. I Spent Weeks Planning It First. Here's Why.

Why the planning phase is the product — and why most people skip it.

Adam Thorpe