ChatGPT's Plateau and the Rise of Agents
| Method | Time Spent On | Core Capabilities | Corresponding Level | Resource Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Manual SQLite Browser + Excel |
Manual copy-paste, switching apps Finding and correcting errors |
Attention to detail SQL syntax |
Junior Analyst | Example Spreadsheet |
| 2. ChatGPT | Collecting information for AI Copy-pasting code and error messages |
Building prompts SQL table structure |
Junior Analyst | POE Example |
| 3. Agent V1 (Single-step) Open WebUI |
Task decomposition Guiding AI |
Problem decomposition Agent capabilities High-level SQL validation |
Senior Analyst | SQLite Agent |
| 4. Agent V2 (Multi-step + Limited Tools) Claude Desktop + MCP |
Data-driven thinking and judgment Screenshots, report writing |
Data analysis and reporting | Tech Lead | MCP Documentation |
| 5. Agent V3 (Multi-step + Custom Tools) Windsurf / Cursor |
Defining problems and success criteria Guiding AI in systematic open-ended analysis |
Problem definition AI guidance and management |
Manager (No head count limit) |
Modified Cursor |