Agentic LLM Systems and Memory-Augmented Architectures
Chapter 1: Foundations of Agentic Behavior
Defining Agency in LLM Contexts
Components of an Autonomous LLM System
Challenges in Agentic System Design
State-of-the-Art Agent Frameworks Overview
Chapter 2: Advanced Agent Architectures and Reasoning
The ReAct Framework: Synergizing Reasoning and Acting
Implementing ReAct Agents
Self-Ask: Improving Factuality through Iterative Questioning
Tree of Thoughts (ToT) for Complex Problem Solving
Graph-Based Reasoning Structures
Comparative Analysis of Reasoning Architectures
Practice: Building a Custom ReAct Agent
Chapter 3: Designing Sophisticated Memory Systems
The Role of Memory in Agentic Systems
Short-Term Memory Mechanisms
Long-Term Memory: Vector Stores and Embeddings
Advanced Retrieval Strategies
Structured Memory Representations
Memory Consolidation and Summarization Techniques
Managing Memory Read/Write Operations
Hands-on Practical: Integrating Vector DB Memory
Chapter 4: Complex Planning and Tool Integration
Task Decomposition Strategies
Hierarchical Planning Approaches
Integrating External Tools and APIs
Tool Description and Selection Mechanisms
Handling API Errors and Tool Execution Failures
Self-Correction and Plan Refinement
Practice: Implementing a Multi-Step Planning Agent with Tools
Chapter 5: Multi-Agent Systems
Principles of Multi-Agent System (MAS) Design
Communication Protocols for LLM Agents
Collaborative Problem Solving Architectures
Agent Roles and Specialization
Coordination Mechanisms
Competitive and Negotiation Scenarios
Challenges in Scaling Multi-Agent Systems
Hands-on Practical: Building a Collaborative Agent Team
Chapter 6: Evaluation and Optimization of Agentic Systems
Defining Success Metrics for Agentic Tasks
Evaluating Reasoning and Planning Capabilities
Assessing Tool Use Reliability and Accuracy
Memory System Performance Evaluation
Benchmarking Agentic Systems (AgentBench, etc.)
Debugging Strategies for Complex Agent Behavior
Optimization Techniques for Agent Performance
Fine-tuning LLMs for Specific Agent Roles
Practice: Setting up an Evaluation Framework
Communication Protocols for LLM Agents
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- FIPA Abstract Architecture Specification, Foundation for Intelligent Physical Agents, 2002 (Foundation for Intelligent Physical Agents) - Defines the fundamental concepts, components, and relationships within a FIPA-compliant agent system, including the basics of agent communication and message structure.
- An Introduction to MultiAgent Systems, Michael Wooldridge, 2009 (John Wiley & Sons) - A comprehensive textbook covering foundational concepts of multi-agent systems, including agent communication languages, speech act theory, and interaction protocols like the Contract Net Protocol.
- The Contract Net Protocol: High-Level Communication and Control in a Distributed Problem Solver, Reid G. Smith, 1980 IEEE Transactions on Computers, Vol. C-29 (IEEE) DOI: 10.1109/TC.1980.1675516 - The seminal paper introducing the Contract Net Protocol, a distributed problem-solving technique based on negotiation and task allocation among agents.
- Function calling, OpenAI, 2023 (OpenAI) - Official documentation explaining how large language models can interact with external tools and APIs using structured JSON calls, directly relevant to designing LLM-parseable communication protocols.
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