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If you choose to keep your intent and slot classifier and MARBEL+Dialogflow agent separate, that is completely fine and will not negatively affect your grade.
Connecting the entire pipeline is now optional but is considered an "easier" extension and will count significantly toward your extensions.
If you choose not to connect your entire pipeline, you can focus on implementing your exclusion features and extensions directly in Dialogflow. For detailed guidance, refer to the Exclusion Features section and its related subpages.
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