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by jlcases 434 days ago
This touches on a critical issue I've encountered in AI development: the synchronization between documentation and rapidly evolving AI systems.

Here are my key learnings:

1. Version Control for Context: I've found that treating context as a first-class citizen in version control is crucial. Each model iteration should have its context version tracked alongside code changes.

2. Bidirectional Traceability: In my experience, implementing bidirectional links between documentation and code/model behavior helps catch context drift early. I use a MECE framework to ensure completeness.

3. Automated Validation: I've implemented hooks that verify documentation consistency with model behavior during CI/CD. This caught several instances where model updates silently broke assumptions in the docs.

The challenge isn't just keeping docs in sync, but preserving the why behind decisions across model iterations.

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Yeah, we tried to solve the 1 and 3. 2nd is still an open problem. Can you share more about the MECE?