Definitionv1DF-489
Context hand-off
the structured transfer of cognitive state and information from one cognitive agent to another at the boundary where one agent finishes and another begins, requiring explicit packaging of output in a format that the receiving agent can immediately use
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'context hand-off' by identifying it as a structured transfer process between cognitive agents at transition points. It specifies the genus (transfer of cognitive state), differentia (structured packaging and explicit format), and distinguishes it from automatic or unstructured transfers. The definition is precise enough to distinguish it from related concepts like task switching or attention shifts.
Source Lessons
Context hand-off between agents
When one agent finishes and another starts the relevant context must transfer cleanly.
Agent dependency mapping
Draw the dependencies between your agents to see the full coordination picture.
Removing agents cleanly
When retiring an agent update everything that depended on it.