“Give the agent memory” is not a design.

Harsh Mishra explains that giving an AI agent memory is not a simple design choice but requires distinguishing between working memory (current task), episodic memory (past events), semantic memory (stable facts/preferences), and procedural memory (reviewed playbooks). Each type of memory has different writers, retention rules, and trust levels, forming a key part of system design for AI agents.

From Prompt to Product: A Beginner's System Design Guide to AI Agents Harsh Mishra Harsh Mishra Harsh Mishra Follow Jul 15 From Prompt to Product: A Beginner's System Design Guide to AI Agents ai python beginners systemdesign 3 reactions Add Comment 14 min read