The AEA framework development is guided by the following 8 principles:

• Accessibility: ease of use.
• Modularity: encourages module creation, sharing and reuse.
• Openness: easily extensible with third-party libraries.
• Conciseness: conceptually simple.
• Value-driven: drives immediate value.
• Low entry barriers: leverages existing programming languages and web protocols.
• Safety: safe for the user (economically speaking).
• Goal-alignment: seamless facilitation of users' preferences and goals.