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# Context Engineering Kung Fu

Large language models suffer from anterograde amnesia, making context engineering the true battleground for agent reliability. Master advanced state management and deferred tool loading to eliminate costly context rot.

- **Speakers:** [Carl Lapierre](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@carl-lapierre)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Duration:** 30:51
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100439-context-engineering-kung-fu

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