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Agents vs Workflows
A workflow is a fixed sequence of steps.
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- 1Agents vs Workflows
- 2workflow
- 3flow chart
- 4flexibility
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Section 1
Agents vs Workflows
A workflow is a fixed sequence of steps. An agent decides what to do at each step. Both have their place.
If the steps are always the same — use a workflow. If the steps depend on what the agent finds — use an agent.
Three trade-offs
- Workflows are predictable — agents are flexible
- Workflows are cheaper — agents use more tokens
- Workflows are easier to debug — agents are harder
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The big idea: Pick the right tool. Workflows for routine. Agents for novel.
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