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Previously, I described some core approaches to validating agent written code: feedforward and feedback techniques. Feedforward techniques are about avoiding errors up front, for example by coming up with better prompts and planning strategies. Feedback gives agents a signal that they have actually achieved a task. Feedback is a key part of common agentic patterns like Ralph loops or the /goal commands in Codex and Claude Code: keep working until some known condition passes.

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This post covers some techniques to get agents to validate their work. We’ll cover why this is important, a variety of types of checks you can employ, and mechanisms you can use to enforce them.