Interactive architecture advice
Agent vs Deterministic Workflow
Answer a few questions to explore a suggested pattern and its trade-offs. Each answer explains why it fits, what you gain and what to check before putting it into practice.
A workflow follows steps you define. An agent chooses some of its own steps or tools. Choose based on whether that flexibility is needed and can be controlled.
01Your requirements
If you can draw the sequence and its branches in advance, a workflow is usually a good starting point.
Boundaries include an approved tool list, limited permissions, maximum steps and an approval point.
Suggested pattern
Answer the questions to explore a starting pattern.
Architecture depends on workload, risk, team capability and constraints. Validate assumptions and evaluate a small proof of concept; this is a starting point for your design.
Turn this into a practical decision
- Draw the known path and mark the steps that require judgement.
- Restrict tool permissions and set a time and cost budget.
- Test failure, repeated actions and escalation before connecting real systems.