Principlev1PR-946
Before retiring an agent, map all upstream and downstream…
Before retiring an agent, map all upstream and downstream dependencies by identifying which systems consume its outputs or assume its existence, then specify whether each dependency will be transferred, consciously dropped, or temporarily covered.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from The behavior of a system arises from its structure… (system behavior arises from structure) and Behavior is a function of both the person… (behavior is function of person and environment). This principle prevents the most common failure mode in agent retirement: silent dependency failures. It's highly actionable and applies across agent types.