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Move from a model that talks to a system that can inspect and act.
Checkpoint
A checkpoint is a saved snapshot of workflow state that allows pause, resume or recovery.
Think of it like
Think of Checkpoint like a coworker with access to a toolbox and a checklist: capability matters, but control and state matter just as much.
Real life
Assistants that book travel, search files or update tickets use concepts such as Checkpoint.
SRE lens
Checkpoint before human approval so the agent can continue after a delay.
Remember thisA checkpoint is a saved snapshot of workflow state that allows pause, resume or recovery.