This article argues that data teams should transition to context engineering, integrating data governance, engineering, and science to create reliable knowledge sources for AI agents. It highlights the need for a structured context stack to ensure accurate answers and effective performance from these agents.

The article discusses the challenges faced when developing the Notebook Agent for analytics in Hex, highlighting the differences between coding agents and analytics agents in context management. It emphasizes that while code can be summarized effectively, data requires direct observation to identify patterns, leading to the need for innovative context engineering strategies that allow AI agents to navigate complex data environments efficiently.