AI Agents (Level 6)
Topic Guide · 2026
AI Agents
AI agents guide — autonomous LLM workflows that plan, use tools, and complete multi-step business tasks with minimal supervision.
Quick Answer
An AI agent is an LLM given tools, memory and a goal. It plans, executes, checks results and iterates — completing tasks like research, outreach or coding without step-by-step instructions.
What you'll learn
- Agent loop: plan → act → observe → refine
- Single-agent vs multi-agent architectures
- ReAct, Plan-and-Execute, Reflection patterns
- Tool use and function calling
- Short-term and long-term memory
- Evaluating agents
Recommended tools
LangGraphCrewAIAutoGenOpenAI Agents SDKClaude Agent SDK
Deep-dive guides
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI agent in simple words?+
A chatbot that can act. It doesn't just answer — it opens tools, reads files, sends emails, and finishes a multi-step task while you watch.
Are AI agents ready for production in 2026?+
Yes for scoped, well-guarded workflows (research, outreach, support triage, coding assistants). Not yet for fully open-ended enterprise tasks without human review.
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