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One person plus AI: A complete case study of building an Agent-operated planning GIS from scratch to listing it on the skills market in just five weeks.

The bottom line: the product was built in five weeks and launched on three Agent skill markets. The real challenge wasn't the GIS algorithm, but..."Allow another person's AI agent to operate my website stably."And an incident that nearly resulted in the loss of all user data.

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The bottom line: the product was built in five weeks and launched on three Agent skill markets. The real challenge wasn't the GIS algorithm, but..."Allow another person's AI agent to operate my website stably.", including a database incident that nearly caused the loss of all user data. This case study lays out the process, the data, and the pitfalls encountered. I. Why do this: Planning enthusiasts will understand: A"Which plots are within 800 meters of the subway station, and what is their area?"The task involves opening desktop GIS software, importing data, creating buffers, filtering spatial data, and generating map layouts—a process that takes at least half an hour. Many professionals in planning, architecture, and management roles are unfamiliar with GIS.

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Why it matters
First, run a small, verifiable task, recording the outcome, manual modifications, and maintenance effort.
Who it suits
Suitable for reference by those who already have similar needs and can verify effectiveness through small tasks.
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Who it suits
Independent developers and those needing to improve workflows
What to try first
Select a small task with clear boundaries and create a minimum viable version that can be handed over for others to try.
What to measure
Record task completion rate, number of manual corrections, and whether users reuse the service.
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