Episodic Memory: Storing Experiences and Learning from Them
Episodic Memory: Storing Experiences and Learning from Them
What episodic memory is
Episodic memory stores “what happened” in a run: goal, plan, actions, outcome, and lessons. It’s the closest thing to learning without retraining.
Episode format (practical)
- Goal
- Steps taken
- What worked / what failed
- Final outcome
- Lesson (1–3 bullets)
Using episodes
Before attempting a similar task, retrieve past episodes and inject only the lessons. This improves reliability fast.
Avoiding incorrect lessons
Some failures are due to external issues (API down). Don’t record “lesson: never call this API”. Record the true cause.
