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5.2 Agent Architecture Fundamentals

Core Components of Agent Systems

  • Perception Module: Gathering and interpreting input
  • Reasoning Engine: Decision-making and strategy formulation
  • Action Execution System: Translating decisions into concrete steps

Agent Mental Model

  • Knowledge Representation
  • Goal Management
  • Context Understanding
  • Decision Tree Processing

Technical Deep Dive

  • Cognitive Architecture Patterns
  • State Machine Modeling
  • Probabilistic Reasoning Frameworks

Learning Checkpoint

  • Sketch a basic agent architecture diagram
  • Identify key differences between agent and traditional software architectures