Advanced Builders: build workflows, not templates
Why this matters now
The problem with templates in an AI world
Sameness spreads, rework piles up
Anyone can grab a template or ask AI for one. The hard part is translation, bending someone else’s schema to how you think, then maintaining the translation. Drift, friction, missed outcomes. Design is not just about aesthetics, it reduces friction and creates confidence.
The shift, sell your workflow, not the template
Behavior first, taxonomy second
Build workflows, not templates. When your mechanics are solid, the template becomes a thin execution layer. Swap parts without breaking flows. Systems should work for you, not the other way around.
Modular, composable, practical
Key Takeways or Benefits
Building in modular patterns means you can update small or large portions of your system without causing breaks.
Guard against over engineering. Add one function at a time and test.
Scale any modular function across your entire graph
Frictionless updates to your system and even replace modules
Who is it for
Advanced Tana users ready to move from tinkering to full-stack design.
Builders who want to master invisible infrastructure as well as visible polish.
Team leads aiming to provide enterprise-grade reliability for their org.
Entrepreneurs who want to package and sell truly differentiated solutions.
Enroll in Tana for Advanced Builder, starts Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025.
If you want to stop collecting templates and become the builder of your own system, join Tana for Advanced Builders.
