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# When to delegate

> The decision depends on context and independence, not task size alone.

## The question

Two tasks. Why does only one deserve subagents?

## The answer

The decision depends on context and independence, not task size alone.

### Small rename

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart TD
n0["Main agent: read · edit · test"]
n1["No handoff · no merge · fast feedback"]
n0 --> n1
```

### OAuth refactor

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart TD
n0["Auth explorer"]
n1["Test explorer"]
n2["Config / deps"]
n0 --> Integrate["Main agent integrates"]
n1 --> Integrate
n2 --> Integrate
```

### Related reading

[Applies the gate from “The delegation gate”](/cost/the-delegation-gate) — Illustrative worked example — not a measured benchmark.

<Tip>
  **Design decision:** Main agent integrates → verifies → re-plans.
</Tip>

## Continue the walkthrough

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  Continue to topic 13 of 14.
</Card>


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