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Debating a Skill Modification
Should I modify my Grill Me skill?
The speaker is considering changing the Grill Me skill to allow multiple questions to be asked at once instead of one at a time.
- The current Grill Me skill asks one question at a time.
- The speaker has modified it to ask all questions at once for efficiency.
- This change could speed up the process but may feel more intense.
Benefits of Asking All Questions at Once
What are the advantages of asking all questions at once?
Asking all questions at once allows for quicker responses and avoids the frustration of a slow back-and-forth.
- Using dictation, the speaker can quickly respond to multiple questions.
- This method helps in achieving a shared understanding faster.
- It pushes the conversation forward more efficiently.
Concerns About the Change
What are the concerns regarding the new approach?
The speaker acknowledges that while the new method is faster, it may feel overwhelming compared to the natural pace of one question at a time.
- The traditional method felt more natural and manageable.
- There is a trade-off between speed and the feeling of control.
- User preference for the original method may impact the decision.
Final Decision on Skill Modification
Should I implement the new skill or create a new one?
The speaker is weighing whether to modify the existing skill or to create a new skill that incorporates the batch questioning feature.
- Speed is a priority in today's fast-paced environment.
- The speaker is seeking feedback on the proposed changes.
- Creating a new skill could cater to different user preferences.
Transcript
0:00 I've been debating changing, modifying, one of my most famous skills, one of my most used skills, and I need your advice on whether I should do it. The way that this Grill Me skill works by default is that you use it instead of plan mode, and it asks you one question at a time. And I've modified it locally to instead ask me all the questions that it has at once. I found that this lets me just whack through a bunch of text really fast because I use dictation, and so I just say, "Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah answer all the questions and we're good to go." It avoids the annoying thing in Grill Me where it feels like it's taking ages for you to actually get to a shared understanding because the agent is asking you a question, and then you answer it, asking you a question, answer it. So, this way it just gives you the frontier of questions, the stuff that it knows about, and then you blast it out, and then it carries on. It pushes back the frontier, gives you the next level of design decisions.
0:55 But, I don't know. People love the fact, and I used to love the fact that Grill Me asked me one question at a time. That felt really natural, felt like I was just working things through at a measurable pace. Whereas this does feel intense, like you're having to do a lot of work, but it does feel a lot faster. And speed is what we're all about these days. So, what do you think? Should I change the skill to match my recommendation, or should I ship a new skill, Batch Me or something?
Summary
- The "Grill Me" skill currently operates in a one-question-at-a-time format.
- The proposed modification allows users to receive all questions simultaneously, increasing efficiency.
- The speaker finds the new method faster, especially when using dictation.
- There is a concern about losing the natural, measured pace of the original format.
- Users may prefer the traditional approach for its conversational quality.
- The speaker is considering whether to implement the change or create a new skill called "Batch Me."
- Speed and efficiency are prioritized in the decision-making process.
Questions Answered
Should I modify my Grill Me skill?
The speaker is considering changing the Grill Me skill to allow multiple questions to be asked at once instead of one at a time.
What are the advantages of asking all questions at once?
Asking all questions at once allows for quicker responses and avoids the frustration of a slow back-and-forth.
What are the concerns regarding the new approach?
The speaker acknowledges that while the new method is faster, it may feel overwhelming compared to the natural pace of one question at a time.
Should I implement the new skill or create a new one?
The speaker is weighing whether to modify the existing skill or to create a new skill that incorporates the batch questioning feature.