🔬 research2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Zero Token Architecture (ZTA): The Case for Design-First AI Engineering
Analysis of Shan Konduru's Zero Token Architecture (ZTA) Manifesto — a design-first philosophy requiring complete system architecture before the first LLM token is exchanged. Examines the five architectural laws, the Weekend MVP trap, and implications for sustainable AI product development.
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