Refine 'Tools as Primitives' principle with spectrum-based guidance #72
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Summary
Addresses #71 - This PR refines the agent-native-architecture skill's guidance on tool design, replacing the binary "primitives vs workflows" stance with a more nuanced spectrum-based approach.
Key Changes
New Sections Added
Primitives Vocabulary - Defines key terms upfront:
"What IS a Tool?" - Philosophical section covering:
Decision Framework - New mental model:
Harness Pattern - When to use code to enforce business invariants
Updated Sections
Granularity Principle - Now shows the spectrum:
With guidance on when to use each.
Anti-Patterns - Restructured with:
Architecture Checklist - Updated with new checkboxes:
Closes
Closes #71