Exploring the architecture of agentic systems
Agentic systems, designed for executing complex goals in an autonomous way, can be implemented using a good variety of architectural patterns. In general, these patterns define the structure and the behavior that allows the system to perceive, reason, learn, and act upon the environment in an effective way. Three main architectural patterns for agentic systems are deliberative, reactive, and hybrid architectures. Let’s discuss them in detail.
Deliberative architectures
Also known as knowledge-based or symbolic architectures, rely on the use of explicit representations of knowledge and reasoning mechanisms to reach decisions. They typically follow a sense-plan-act cycle, where they first perceive information about the environment, then make a plan of action according to that perception and the knowledge base, and finally execute such plans of action.
The key advantage of deliberative architectures is their ability to handle...
