Level 5
Builder
You build automations, small apps, or workflows that run without you, often for others too.
Signs you're here
- Something runs on a schedule or trigger
- Other people use what you built
- You've had to fix it when it broke
The judgment habit
Test it: check outputs, cover failure cases, notice drift over time.
The trap
Fragile one-offs that break silently.
Quest to move up
Run two in parallel
Split a bigger project between two agents with clear owners and check-ins.
Here's a project: [goal]. Split it into two independent parts with clear inputs, outputs, and a check-in point. List what each part must never do without my approval.
It worked when: Both parts finish and nothing surprised you.
When to move up
Move up when you're juggling several of these and losing track. Optional and technical.
Tools today
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Levels 5 and 6 are optional and technical. Most people get the most value at Levels 2 and 3.