Robust Agent Design Patterns

A design methodology based on loose coupling, state-driven architecture, and fault-tolerance-first principles.

Core Design Principles

1. Node-Based vs Function-Based

• Each functional unit is encapsulated as an independent Agent
• Agents communicate via messages/state rather than function calls
• Each Agent has its own lifecycle and state management

2. State-Driven vs Flow-Driven

• System state is explicitly stored and managed
• Decisions are based on state rather than hardcoded flows
• Supports checkpoint recovery and state restoration