Lesson 3 / 125 min read
Build modes: which one to pick
See the difference between Smart Build and Autonomous Build at a glance.
Two modes, one table
| Smart Build | Autonomous | |
|---|---|---|
| When you're present | At the start | Only to approve |
| Duration | Minutes | 30-90 min |
| Scope | Tight core | Many modules |
| Plan approval | ||
| Phased build | ||
| End-of-run review | When risk warrants | Always |
| Relative cost | Low | High |
The decision rule
Finish in one sitting
- A short description → Smart Build
- If the description is long, the platform deepens on its own
- For most projects this is the right choice
Approve and walk away
- A long, many-module spec → Autonomous
- Phases are built and verified one by one
- Overkill for a single-screen tool
How Autonomous Build proceeds
Master plan
The top model writes the phases
Phase builds
In the background, in order
Verified
Against acceptance checks
Final audit
Gap check against the plan
Key takeaways
- For most projects Smart Build is right; the platform scales its depth to the job.
- Autonomous is for long, many-module specs; it splits them into phases.
- In every mode you approve the plan; nothing builds without it.
Related topics
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