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Can agents replace the search stack?
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Doug Turnbull
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April 28, 2026, 8:11 p.m.
Search Algorithms
AI agents
query-understanding
software development
Summary
This blog post proposes an innovative alternative to traditional search stack methods by suggesting the use of agents to handle query understanding and reranking processes. It explores whether this approach could enhance search functionality.
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