nw-design-patterns

The best way to structure multi-agent workflows is to apply a decision tree that maps task characteristics to one of seven agentic patterns, including ReAct, Router, and Hierarchical orchestration, reducing coordination complexity.

To choose the right agent design pattern, evaluate task characteristics against a structured decision tree to identify whether a single-task pattern like Reflection or a multi-agent pattern like Sequential Orchestration is optimal.

Use parallel orchestration when independent tasks require concurrent execution, whereas hierarchical patterns suit scenarios needing layered task delegation and centralized coordination across multiple agents.

Yes, the decision tree supports single-agent scenarios by identifying appropriate patterns like ReAct and Reflection for task routing and architecture planning without requiring multi-agent coordination.

The router pattern coordinates workflows by dynamically directing tasks to specialized agents based on input characteristics, clarifying coordination roles and data flows across the orchestrated pipeline.

Predefined patterns limit task routing to seven specific architectural models, meaning highly customized coordination requirements may fall outside the supported ReAct, Reflection, Router, Planning, and Orchestration patterns.