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Decide Whether the Workflow Needs an Agent
Compare fixed workflows, rules engines, model-assisted steps, and agents, and choose the least autonomous execution model that still meets the business outcome.
Start lessonFoundations: Scope, Contract, and State
Decide where an agent is actually justified, write a contract that defines its goal and limits, and move all workflow state into durable application records.
Lessons in this module
Follow the lessons sequentially for best understanding
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Write the Agent Contract
Specify the goal, evidence, allowed and forbidden actions, completion proof, escalation rules, and budgets in one reviewable document before writing agent code.
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Own State Outside the Model
Persist runs, steps, tool calls, approvals, and artifacts as durable application records, and rebuild each model turn from those records instead of a transcript.
Start lessonKey skills
What you'll master in this module
Practical knowledge
Gain practical experience you can apply immediately
Expertise
Develop deeper domain expertise
Communication
Learn to communicate your knowledge effectively
Documentation
Create your own notes and documentation
Problem analysis
Learn systematic approaches to complex problems
Optimization
Optimize for performance and efficiency
Tips for success
How to get the most out of this module
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Proceed step by step
Don't move on until you fully understand the previous lesson
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Practice regularly
Spend daily time on the practical lesson exercises
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Take notes
Write down key insights and your own thoughts
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Ask questions
If something is unclear, ask the community for help
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Test knowledge
Validate learning with exercises and quizzes
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Share insights
Teach concepts to others to reinforce retention