building-agents-core

A goal-driven agent architecture uses goals, nodes, edges, and pause/resume flows to structure workflows. Nodes execute specific tasks, edges define transitions between them, and the goal drives overall execution toward a validated outcome.

Start building a new agent project by defining the agent's goal, then map out the workflow using node types and edges. Implement tool discovery and validation hooks early to ensure tools are available during development and runtime execution.

Tool discovery and validation in agent workflows involves checking tool availability and validating inputs during development. This ensures that required tools are accessible and correctly configured before the agent executes its goal-driven workflow.

Node types represent individual processing steps or actions within an agent workflow, while edges define the directional flow and transitions between those nodes. Together they form the structural graph for achieving the agent's goal.

Yes, this guide is designed for onboarding team members to goal-driven agent concepts. It covers foundational architecture, workflow patterns, and validation practices, serving as a practical reference for new developers joining an agent project.

Recommended workflow patterns include incremental file construction and validation hooks. These patterns ensure structured progress and allow developers to validate tool availability and workflow integrity throughout the agent development lifecycle.