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Learn to transform LLM capabilities into production-ready agent systems using practical patterns and domain-driven approaches, guided by Imran Ahmad, author of 50 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know
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Key FeaturesDesign and implement 30 proven agent architectures used in real-world production environmentsBuild scalable, secure, and resilient agent workflows that move beyond simple chat interfacesMaster core agentic principles—perception, memory, reasoning, and planning—to create truly autonomous systemsBook Description
As AI evolves from passive tools into proactive collaborators, intelligent agents are leading a fundamental shift in computing. This guide provides the critical knowledge of agent architectures, practical tools, and industry approaches needed to build robust, autonomous AI systems that do more than just generate text—they act.
You will begin by mastering foundational capabilities: perception, memory, reasoning, planning, and learning. You’ll gain deep insight into the cognitive loops that drive autonomous behavior and build sophisticated architectures using frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph.
The book explores high-impact applications across diverse sectors, including software development, finance, manufacturing, legal and education, to show how agents optimize workflows, automate quality control, and enhance advisory systems. Through real-world case studies, you will create agents capable of contextual reasoning, effective tool use, and seamless human collaboration. Finally, you’ll learn essential strategies for deployment, management, and ethical alignment, ensuring your AI solutions are both scalable and responsible in production environments.
Whether you’re building your first intelligent agent or improving business systems, this book provides clear, actionable guidance for creating scalable and responsible AI solutions.
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What you will learnDeploy production-ready agent systems that scale securely and reliablyUse LangChain and LangGraph to build autonomous agents with modular architecturesImplement agents with sophisticated memory, planning, and reasoning capabilitiesSeamlessly integrate tools, APIs, and external data into agent workflowsEstablish robust evaluation frameworks to measure and optimize agent performanceImplement guardrails and explainability features to ensure ethical and safe deploymentBuild multi-agent systems for complex, collaborative task orchestrationApply specific agent architectures across healthcare, finance, and legal domainsWho this book is for
This book is designed for AI engineers, software developers, machine learning researchers, and technical leaders who are building intelligent systems or deploying LLM-powered applications. It is particularly beneficial for professionals transitioning from traditional machine learning to agent-based architectures or those solving complex automation challenges. Python experience and basic machine learning knowledge are recommended to get the most out of the code implementations.
Table of ContentsFoundations of Agent EngineeringThe Agent Engineer’s ToolkitThe Art of Agent PromptingAgent Deployment and Responsible DevelopmentFoundational Cognitive ArchitecturesInformation Retrieval and Knowledge AgentsTool Manipulation and Orchestration AgentsData Analysis and Reasoning Agents
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From the Publisher
Publisher : Packt Publishing
Publication date : March 31, 2026
Language : English
Print length : 542 pages
ISBN-10 : 1806109018
ISBN-13 : 978-1806109012
Item Weight : 2.03 pounds
Dimensions : 7.5 x 1.23 x 9.25 inches
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