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Integration optimization
the practice of optimizing how agents connect and hand off to each other, rather than optimizing each agent's performance in isolation, with the goal of reducing unnecessary friction at integration points while maintaining flexibility
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes integration optimization as a distinct practice by naming its genus (optimization approach), specifying its differentia (connecting/handoff focus vs. isolation focus), and clarifying its operational boundaries (reducing friction while maintaining flexibility). It distinguishes this from simple component optimization and explains the core trade-off involved.