continuous-improvement

Dan Shipper (Every) describes compounding engineering as an AI-native way of building software where each shipped feature makes the next feature easier (not harder). The loop: Plan → Delegate → Assess → Codify (Also phrased as Plan → Work → Review → Compound in Every’s write-up. “Codify” is the “Compound” step.) Core Idea Treat process knowledge as a first-class artifact. The code is not the only output—your prompts, templates, checks, and conventions should improve with every iteration. ...

The skill extraction loop is the practice of turning a repeatedly-used workflow into a reusable, delegatable skill (instructions + tooling + verification) so agents can run it with less supervision and less variance. You’ll also see this described as a skill-capture loop or “solve once → codify → reuse”. The goal is not “more automation”. The goal is more reliable delegation: fewer reminders, fewer one-off explanations, and tighter feedback loops. ...