Agents

by Chip Huyen

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Long-form essay on tools, planning, failure modes and evaluating agents.

The essay examines how agents use tools and planning, along with the challenges of evaluating them. It is a practical bridge between introductory definitions and decisions about a working system.

Level
Intermediate
Models
any
Category
Agents and harnesses
Tags
design-patterns
Source date
2025-01-07
Added
2026-10-18
Last verified
2026-10-18
Status
ok

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