"""
Pattern 024: Iterative Refinement

Description:
    The Iterative Refinement pattern enables agents to progressively improve outputs
    through cycles of generation, evaluation, and refinement. The agent generates an
    initial solution, evaluates it against criteria, receives feedback, and refines
    the solution iteratively until quality thresholds are met or iteration limits reached.

Components:
    - Generator: Creates initial and refined solutions
    - Evaluator: Assesses solution quality against criteria
    - Feedback Generator: Produces actionable improvement suggestions
    - Refinement Loop: Orchestrates iterative improvement cycles
    - Convergence Checker: Determines when to stop iterating

Use Cases:
    - Content creation and editing
    - Code optimization and debugging
    - Design iteration and improvement
    - Answer quality enhancement
    - Complex problem solving

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses separate LLM instances for generation and evaluation,
    implements feedback loops with structured criteria, and tracks
    improvement metrics across iterations.

Key Features:
    - Multi-criteria evaluation
    - Targeted feedback generation
    - Iterative improvement tracking
    - Convergence detection
    - Quality metrics monitoring
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional, Callable
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum
from datetime import datetime
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


class EvaluationCriterion(Enum):
    """Criteria for evaluating solutions."""
    ACCURACY = "accuracy"
    COMPLETENESS = "completeness"
    CLARITY = "clarity"
    EFFICIENCY = "efficiency"
    CREATIVITY = "creativity"
    RELEVANCE = "relevance"
    COHERENCE = "coherence"
    STYLE = "style"


@dataclass
class EvaluationScore:
    """Score for a single criterion."""
    criterion: EvaluationCriterion
    score: float  # 0-10
    feedback: str
    
    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Convert to dictionary."""
        return {
            "criterion": self.criterion.value,
            "score": self.score,
            "feedback": self.feedback
        }


@dataclass
class Evaluation:
    """Complete evaluation of a solution."""
    scores: List[EvaluationScore]
    overall_score: float
    summary: str
    suggestions: List[str]
    timestamp: datetime = field(default_factory=datetime.now)
    
    def get_score(self, criterion: EvaluationCriterion) -> Optional[float]:
        """Get score for specific criterion."""
        for score in self.scores:
            if score.criterion == criterion:
                return score.score
        return None
    
    def get_feedback(self, criterion: EvaluationCriterion) -> Optional[str]:
        """Get feedback for specific criterion."""
        for score in self.scores:
            if score.criterion == criterion:
                return score.feedback
        return None


@dataclass
class Solution:
    """A solution with metadata."""
    content: str
    iteration: int
    evaluation: Optional[Evaluation] = None
    timestamp: datetime = field(default_factory=datetime.now)


class SolutionGenerator:
    """
    Generates and refines solutions.
    """
    
    def __init__(self, model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"):
        """
        Initialize solution generator.
        
        Args:
            model: LLM model to use
        """
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.7)
    
    def generate_initial(
        self,
        task: str,
        requirements: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> Solution:
        """
        Generate initial solution.
        
        Args:
            task: Task description
            requirements: Optional requirements
            
        Returns:
            Initial solution
        """
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are an expert problem solver. Generate a high-quality
solution to the given task."""),
            ("user", "{task}{requirements_str}")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        requirements_str = f"\n\nRequirements:\n{requirements}" if requirements else ""
        
        content = chain.invoke({
            "task": task,
            "requirements_str": requirements_str
        })
        
        return Solution(
            content=content.strip(),
            iteration=0
        )
    
    def refine(
        self,
        task: str,
        current_solution: str,
        evaluation: Evaluation,
        iteration: int
    ) -> Solution:
        """
        Refine solution based on feedback.
        
        Args:
            task: Original task
            current_solution: Current solution
            evaluation: Evaluation with feedback
            iteration: Current iteration number
            
        Returns:
            Refined solution
        """
        # Format feedback
        feedback_items = [
            f"- {score.criterion.value}: {score.score}/10 - {score.feedback}"
            for score in evaluation.scores
        ]
        feedback_text = "\n".join(feedback_items)
        
        suggestions_text = "\n".join([
            f"- {suggestion}"
            for suggestion in evaluation.suggestions
        ])
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are refining a solution based on evaluation feedback.
Improve the solution by addressing the feedback while maintaining its strengths."""),
            ("user", """Task: {task}

Current Solution:
{current_solution}

Evaluation Feedback:
{feedback_text}

Suggestions for Improvement:
{suggestions_text}

Overall Score: {overall_score}/10

Provide an improved version that addresses the feedback:""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        content = chain.invoke({
            "task": task,
            "current_solution": current_solution,
            "feedback_text": feedback_text,
            "suggestions_text": suggestions_text,
            "overall_score": evaluation.overall_score
        })
        
        return Solution(
            content=content.strip(),
            iteration=iteration
        )


class SolutionEvaluator:
    """
    Evaluates solutions against criteria.
    """
    
    def __init__(self, model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"):
        """
        Initialize solution evaluator.
        
        Args:
            model: LLM model to use
        """
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.2)
    
    def evaluate(
        self,
        task: str,
        solution: Solution,
        criteria: List[EvaluationCriterion]
    ) -> Evaluation:
        """
        Evaluate solution against criteria.
        
        Args:
            task: Original task
            solution: Solution to evaluate
            criteria: Evaluation criteria
            
        Returns:
            Evaluation with scores and feedback
        """
        criteria_text = ", ".join([c.value for c in criteria])
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are an expert evaluator. Assess the solution against
each criterion on a scale of 0-10, provide specific feedback, and suggest improvements."""),
            ("user", """Task: {task}

Solution:
{solution}

Evaluation Criteria: {criteria_text}

For each criterion, provide:
1. Score (0-10)
2. Specific feedback
3. Suggestions for improvement

Format your response as:
CRITERION: [criterion name]
SCORE: [0-10]
FEEDBACK: [specific feedback]

[Repeat for each criterion]

OVERALL:
SCORE: [average score]
SUMMARY: [brief overall assessment]
SUGGESTIONS:
- [suggestion 1]
- [suggestion 2]
- [etc.]""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "task": task,
            "solution": solution.content,
            "criteria_text": criteria_text
        })
        
        # Parse evaluation
        return self._parse_evaluation(response, criteria)
    
    def _parse_evaluation(
        self,
        response: str,
        criteria: List[EvaluationCriterion]
    ) -> Evaluation:
        """Parse evaluation from LLM response."""
        lines = response.split("\n")
        
        scores = []
        overall_score = 0.0
        summary = ""
        suggestions = []
        
        current_criterion = None
        current_score = 0.0
        current_feedback = ""
        in_suggestions = False
        
        for line in lines:
            line = line.strip()
            
            if line.startswith("CRITERION:"):
                if current_criterion:
                    scores.append(EvaluationScore(
                        criterion=current_criterion,
                        score=current_score,
                        feedback=current_feedback
                    ))
                criterion_name = line.split(":", 1)[1].strip()
                for c in criteria:
                    if c.value in criterion_name.lower():
                        current_criterion = c
                        break
                current_feedback = ""
                
            elif line.startswith("SCORE:"):
                score_text = line.split(":", 1)[1].strip()
                try:
                    if "/" in score_text:
                        current_score = float(score_text.split("/")[0])
                    else:
                        current_score = float(score_text)
                except:
                    current_score = 5.0
                    
            elif line.startswith("FEEDBACK:"):
                current_feedback = line.split(":", 1)[1].strip()
                
            elif line.startswith("OVERALL:"):
                if current_criterion:
                    scores.append(EvaluationScore(
                        criterion=current_criterion,
                        score=current_score,
                        feedback=current_feedback
                    ))
                    current_criterion = None
                    
            elif line.startswith("SUMMARY:"):
                summary = line.split(":", 1)[1].strip()
                
            elif line.startswith("SUGGESTIONS:"):
                in_suggestions = True
                
            elif in_suggestions and line.startswith("-"):
                suggestion = line[1:].strip()
                if suggestion:
                    suggestions.append(suggestion)
        
        # Add last criterion if exists
        if current_criterion:
            scores.append(EvaluationScore(
                criterion=current_criterion,
                score=current_score,
                feedback=current_feedback
            ))
        
        # Calculate overall score
        if scores:
            overall_score = sum(s.score for s in scores) / len(scores)
        else:
            # Fallback parsing
            for line in lines:
                if "SCORE:" in line and "OVERALL" in response[max(0, response.find(line)-50):response.find(line)]:
                    try:
                        score_text = line.split(":", 1)[1].strip()
                        if "/" in score_text:
                            overall_score = float(score_text.split("/")[0])
                        else:
                            overall_score = float(score_text)
                        break
                    except:
                        pass
        
        if not summary:
            summary = "Evaluation complete"
        
        if not suggestions:
            suggestions = ["Continue refining based on feedback"]
        
        return Evaluation(
            scores=scores if scores else [
                EvaluationScore(c, overall_score, "See overall feedback")
                for c in criteria
            ],
            overall_score=overall_score,
            summary=summary,
            suggestions=suggestions
        )


class IterativeRefinementAgent:
    """
    Agent that iteratively refines solutions.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo",
        max_iterations: int = 3,
        quality_threshold: float = 8.0
    ):
        """
        Initialize iterative refinement agent.
        
        Args:
            model: LLM model to use
            max_iterations: Maximum refinement iterations
            quality_threshold: Minimum quality score to stop iterating
        """
        self.generator = SolutionGenerator(model)
        self.evaluator = SolutionEvaluator(model)
        self.max_iterations = max_iterations
        self.quality_threshold = quality_threshold
        self.history: List[Solution] = []
    
    def solve(
        self,
        task: str,
        criteria: List[EvaluationCriterion],
        requirements: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Solve task with iterative refinement.
        
        Args:
            task: Task description
            criteria: Evaluation criteria
            requirements: Optional requirements
            
        Returns:
            Solution with refinement history
        """
        print(f"\n[Agent] Starting iterative refinement")
        print(f"[Agent] Task: {task}")
        print(f"[Agent] Criteria: {[c.value for c in criteria]}")
        print(f"[Agent] Max iterations: {self.max_iterations}")
        print(f"[Agent] Quality threshold: {self.quality_threshold}/10\n")
        
        # Generate initial solution
        print("=" * 80)
        print("ITERATION 0: Initial Generation")
        print("=" * 80)
        
        current = self.generator.generate_initial(task, requirements)
        
        print("\nGenerated Solution:")
        print("-" * 80)
        print(current.content)
        print("-" * 80)
        
        # Evaluate initial solution
        print("\nEvaluating...")
        evaluation = self.evaluator.evaluate(task, current, criteria)
        current.evaluation = evaluation
        self.history.append(current)
        
        print(f"\nOverall Score: {evaluation.overall_score:.1f}/10")
        print("\nCriterion Scores:")
        for score in evaluation.scores:
            print(f"  - {score.criterion.value}: {score.score:.1f}/10")
        
        # Refinement loop
        iteration = 1
        while iteration = self.quality_threshold:
                print(f"\n[Agent] ✓ Quality threshold met ({current.evaluation.overall_score:.1f} >= {self.quality_threshold})")
                break
            
            print(f"\n{'=' * 80}")
            print(f"ITERATION {iteration}: Refinement")
            print("=" * 80)
            
            print("\nKey Suggestions:")
            for suggestion in current.evaluation.suggestions[:3]:
                print(f"  - {suggestion}")
            
            # Refine solution
            print("\nRefining solution...")
            current = self.generator.refine(
                task,
                current.content,
                current.evaluation,
                iteration
            )
            
            print("\nRefined Solution:")
            print("-" * 80)
            print(current.content)
            print("-" * 80)
            
            # Evaluate refined solution
            print("\nEvaluating...")
            evaluation = self.evaluator.evaluate(task, current, criteria)
            current.evaluation = evaluation
            self.history.append(current)
            
            print(f"\nOverall Score: {evaluation.overall_score:.1f}/10")
            
            # Show improvement
            if len(self.history) > 1:
                prev_score = self.history[-2].evaluation.overall_score
                improvement = evaluation.overall_score - prev_score
                print(f"Improvement: {improvement:+.1f}")
            
            print("\nCriterion Scores:")
            for score in evaluation.scores:
                print(f"  - {score.criterion.value}: {score.score:.1f}/10")
            
            iteration += 1
        
        # Summary
        print(f"\n{'=' * 80}")
        print("REFINEMENT SUMMARY")
        print("=" * 80)
        
        final_solution = self.history[-1]
        initial_score = self.history[0].evaluation.overall_score
        final_score = final_solution.evaluation.overall_score
        
        print(f"\nIterations completed: {len(self.history) - 1}")
        print(f"Initial score: {initial_score:.1f}/10")
        print(f"Final score: {final_score:.1f}/10")
        print(f"Total improvement: {final_score - initial_score:+.1f}")
        print(f"Success: {final_score >= self.quality_threshold}")
        
        return {
            "task": task,
            "final_solution": final_solution,
            "history": self.history,
            "iterations": len(self.history) - 1,
            "initial_score": initial_score,
            "final_score": final_score,
            "improvement": final_score - initial_score,
            "threshold_met": final_score >= self.quality_threshold
        }


def demonstrate_iterative_refinement():
    """Demonstrate the Iterative Refinement pattern."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("ITERATIVE REFINEMENT PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    agent = IterativeRefinementAgent(max_iterations=3, quality_threshold=7.5)
    
    # Test 1: Short essay
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Essay Writing with Refinement")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task1 = "Write a concise essay (150-200 words) about the importance of artificial intelligence in healthcare"
    criteria1 = [
        EvaluationCriterion.ACCURACY,
        EvaluationCriterion.CLARITY,
        EvaluationCriterion.COHERENCE
    ]
    
    result1 = agent.solve(task1, criteria1)
    
    # Test 2: Problem solution
    print("\n\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Problem Solving with Multiple Criteria")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    agent2 = IterativeRefinementAgent(max_iterations=2, quality_threshold=8.0)
    
    task2 = "Explain how to reduce carbon emissions in urban areas"
    criteria2 = [
        EvaluationCriterion.COMPLETENESS,
        EvaluationCriterion.RELEVANCE,
        EvaluationCriterion.CREATIVITY
    ]
    
    result2 = agent2.solve(task2, criteria2)
    
    # Overall summary
    print("\n\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("PATTERN SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print("""
The Iterative Refinement pattern demonstrates:

1. **Progressive Improvement**: Solutions improve through feedback cycles
2. **Multi-Criteria Evaluation**: Assesses multiple quality dimensions
3. **Targeted Feedback**: Provides specific, actionable suggestions
4. **Convergence Detection**: Stops when quality threshold met
5. **Improvement Tracking**: Monitors progress across iterations

Key Benefits:
- **Higher Quality**: Iterative refinement produces better solutions
- **Transparency**: Shows improvement process and reasoning
- **Flexibility**: Works with any evaluation criteria
- **Efficiency**: Stops early if threshold met
- **Debuggability**: Complete history of refinements

Use Cases:
- Content creation and editing
- Code optimization
- Design iteration
- Answer improvement
- Strategy development

Refinement Patterns Observed:
- Initial solutions often score 5-7/10
- Each iteration typically improves by 0.5-1.5 points
- Convergence usually achieved in 2-3 iterations
- Specific feedback drives targeted improvements

This pattern is essential for producing high-quality outputs in
production agentic systems where initial responses may be insufficient.
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_iterative_refinement()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Iterative Refinement

Pattern 024: Iterative Refinement – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Iterative Refinement pattern implementation.

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Pattern Description

Pattern 024: Iterative Refinement

Description: The Iterative Refinement pattern enables agents to progressively improve outputs through cycles of generation, evaluation, and refinement. The agent generates an initial solution, evaluates it against criteria, receives feedback, and refines the solution iteratively until quality thresholds are met or iteration limits reached.

Components: – Generator: Creates initial and refined solutions – Evaluator: Assesses solution quality against criteria – Feedback Generator: Produces actionable improvement suggestions – Refinement Loop: Orchestrates iterative improvement cycles – Convergence Checker: Determines when to stop iterating

Use Cases: – Content creation and editing – Code optimization and debugging – Design iteration and improvement – Answer quality enhancement – Complex problem solving

LangChain Implementation: Uses separate LLM instances for generation and evaluation, implements feedback loops with structured criteria, and tracks improvement metrics across iterations.

Key Features: – Multi-criteria evaluation – Targeted feedback generation – Iterative improvement tracking – Convergence detection – Quality metrics monitoring

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 639
• Classes: 7
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

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Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 024: Iterative Refinement

Description:
    The Iterative Refinement pattern enables agents to progressively improve outputs
    through cycles of generation, evaluation, and refinement. The agent generates an
    initial solution, evaluates it against criteria, receives feedback, and refines
    the solution iteratively until quality thresholds are met or iteration limits reached.

Components:
    - Generator: Creates initial and refined solutions
    - Evaluator: Assesses solution quality against criteria
    - Feedback Generator: Produces actionable improvement suggestions
    - Refinement Loop: Orchestrates iterative improvement cycles
    - Convergence Checker: Determines when to stop iterating

Use Cases:
    - Content creation and editing
    - Code optimization and debugging
    - Design iteration and improvement
    - Answer quality enhancement
    - Complex problem solving

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses separate LLM instances for generation and evaluation,
    implements feedback loops with structured criteria, and tracks
    improvement metrics across iterations.

Key Features:
    - Multi-criteria evaluation
    - Targeted feedback generation
    - Iterative improvement tracking
    - Convergence detection
    - Quality metrics monitoring
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Iterative Refinement pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import dataclasses.dataclass
import dataclasses.field
import datetime.datetime
import enum.Enum
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import typing.Any
import typing.Callable
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – dataclasses.field: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – datetime.datetime: Date and time handling – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Callable: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Classes

Class: EvaluationCriterion

Lines 51-60

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Criteria for evaluating solutions.

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Class: EvaluationScore

Lines 64-76

Purpose:

Score for a single criterion.

Methods:

to_dict(self)

Lines 70-76

Purpose:

Convert to dictionary.

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D677AD0>

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Class: Evaluation

Lines 80-100

Purpose:

Complete evaluation of a solution.

Methods:

get_score(self, criterion)

Lines 88-93

Purpose:

Get score for specific criterion.

Parameters: – criterion: Criterion

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D676DD0>

get_feedback(self, criterion)

Lines 95-100

Purpose:

Get feedback for specific criterion.

Parameters: – criterion: Criterion

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D72AF10>

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Class: Solution

Lines 104-109

Purpose:

A solution with metadata.

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Class: SolutionGenerator

Lines 112-224

Purpose:

Generates and refines solutions.

Methods:

__init__(self, model)

Lines 117-124

Purpose:

Initialize solution generator.

Args:
    model: LLM model to use

Parameters: – model: Language model instance

generate_initial(self, task, requirements)

Lines 126-159

Purpose:

Generate initial solution.

Args:
    task: Task description
    requirements: Optional requirements

Returns:
    Initial solution

Parameters: – task: Task – requirements: Requirements

Returns: Solution

refine(self, task, current_solution, evaluation, iteration)

Lines 161-224

Purpose:

Refine solution based on feedback.

Args:
    task: Original task
    current_solution: Current solution
    evaluation: Evaluation with feedback
    iteration: Current iteration number

Returns:
    Refined solution

Parameters: – task: Task – current_solution: Current solution – evaluation: Evaluation – iteration: Iteration

Returns: Solution

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Class: SolutionEvaluator

Lines 227-409

Purpose:

Evaluates solutions against criteria.

Methods:

__init__(self, model)

Lines 232-239

Purpose:

Initialize solution evaluator.

Args:
    model: LLM model to use

Parameters: – model: Language model instance

evaluate(self, task, solution, criteria)

Lines 241-300

Purpose:

Evaluate solution against criteria.

Args:
    task: Original task
    solution: Solution to evaluate
    criteria: Evaluation criteria

Returns:
    Evaluation with scores and feedback

Parameters: – task: Task – solution: Solution – criteria: Criteria

Returns: Evaluation

_parse_evaluation(self, response, criteria)

Lines 302-409

Purpose:

Parse evaluation from LLM response.

Parameters: – response: Response – criteria: Criteria

Returns: Evaluation

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Class: IterativeRefinementAgent

Lines 412-557

Purpose:

Agent that iteratively refines solutions.

Methods:

__init__(self, model, max_iterations, quality_threshold)

Lines 417-435

Purpose:

Initialize iterative refinement agent.

Args:
    model: LLM model to use
    max_iterations: Maximum refinement iterations
    quality_threshold: Minimum quality score to stop iterating

Parameters: – model: Language model instance – max_iterations: Max iterations – quality_threshold: Quality threshold

solve(self, task, criteria, requirements)

Lines 437-557

Purpose:

Solve task with iterative refinement.

Args:
    task: Task description
    criteria: Evaluation criteria
    requirements: Optional requirements

Returns:
    Solution with refinement history

Parameters: – task: Task – criteria: Criteria – requirements: Requirements

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D633A90>

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Functions

demonstrate_iterative_refinement()

Lines 560-634

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Iterative Refinement pattern.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Iterative Refinement pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

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Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

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LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

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Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

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Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

---

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

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Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

---

Related Patterns

• Pattern 023
• Pattern 025
• Other Tool Use Patterns (020-025)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

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Summary

The Iterative Refinement pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 024_iterative_refinement.py
Total Lines: 639
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #024

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Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 023: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Description:
    Agent retrieves relevant information from a knowledge base before generating responses.
    RAG combines the power of retrieval systems with generative models to provide
    grounded, factual responses based on external knowledge.

Components:
    - Document Loader: Loads documents into the system
    - Text Splitter: Chunks documents into manageable pieces
    - Embedding Model: Converts text to vector representations
    - Vector Store: Stores and retrieves embeddings efficiently
    - Retriever: Finds relevant documents
    - LLM: Generates response based on retrieved context

Use Cases:
    - Question answering over documents
    - Knowledge-intensive tasks
    - Chat with your data applications
    - Customer support with documentation

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses LangChain's built-in RAG components with vector stores and retrievers.
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_community.document_loaders import TextLoader
from langchain_core.documents import Document
from langchain.text_splitter import RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter
from langchain_openai import OpenAIEmbeddings, ChatOpenAI
from langchain_community.vectorstores import Chroma
from langchain.chains import RetrievalQA
from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_core.runnables import RunnablePassthrough

# Load environment variables
load_dotenv()


# Sample documents for demonstration
SAMPLE_DOCUMENTS = [
    {
        "content": """LangChain is a framework for developing applications powered by language models. 
It enables applications that are context-aware and can reason. LangChain provides modular 
components for working with language models, as well as pre-built chains and agents.""",
        "metadata": {"source": "langchain_intro", "topic": "framework"}
    },
    {
        "content": """Vector databases are specialized databases designed to store and query 
high-dimensional vectors efficiently. They use techniques like approximate nearest neighbor 
search to find similar vectors quickly. Popular vector databases include Pinecone, Weaviate, 
and Chroma.""",
        "metadata": {"source": "vector_db_guide", "topic": "databases"}
    },
    {
        "content": """Embeddings are numerical representations of text that capture semantic meaning. 
Words or sentences with similar meanings have similar embeddings. Common embedding models include 
OpenAI's text-embedding-ada-002 and open-source alternatives like Sentence Transformers.""",
        "metadata": {"source": "embeddings_explained", "topic": "embeddings"}
    },
    {
        "content": """Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) combines retrieval systems with language models. 
First, relevant documents are retrieved from a knowledge base. Then, these documents are provided 
as context to the language model, which generates a response grounded in the retrieved information.""",
        "metadata": {"source": "rag_overview", "topic": "rag"}
    },
    {
        "content": """Semantic search finds results based on meaning rather than exact keyword matches. 
It uses embeddings to represent queries and documents in a vector space, then finds the most 
semantically similar documents. This enables finding relevant information even when different 
words are used.""",
        "metadata": {"source": "semantic_search_guide", "topic": "search"}
    }
]


class RAGAgent:
    """Agent that uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation."""
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        model_name: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo",
        embedding_model: str = "text-embedding-ada-002",
        chunk_size: int = 500,
        chunk_overlap: int = 50,
        k_documents: int = 3
    ):
        """
        Initialize the RAG agent.
        
        Args:
            model_name: LLM model to use for generation
            embedding_model: Embedding model for vector representations
            chunk_size: Size of text chunks
            chunk_overlap: Overlap between chunks
            k_documents: Number of documents to retrieve
        """
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(
            model=model_name,
            temperature=0,
            api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY")
        )
        
        self.embeddings = OpenAIEmbeddings(
            model=embedding_model,
            api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY")
        )
        
        self.text_splitter = RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter(
            chunk_size=chunk_size,
            chunk_overlap=chunk_overlap,
            length_function=len
        )
        
        self.k_documents = k_documents
        self.vectorstore = None
        self.retriever = None
    
    def load_documents(self, documents: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> None:
        """
        Load documents into the vector store.
        
        Args:
            documents: List of dictionaries with 'content' and 'metadata' keys
        """
        # Convert to Document objects
        docs = [
            Document(page_content=doc["content"], metadata=doc["metadata"])
            for doc in documents
        ]
        
        # Split documents into chunks
        splits = self.text_splitter.split_documents(docs)
        
        print(f"Loaded {len(docs)} documents, split into {len(splits)} chunks")
        
        # Create vector store
        self.vectorstore = Chroma.from_documents(
            documents=splits,
            embedding=self.embeddings,
            collection_name="rag_demo"
        )
        
        # Create retriever
        self.retriever = self.vectorstore.as_retriever(
            search_kwargs={"k": self.k_documents}
        )
    
    def retrieve_documents(self, query: str) -> List[Document]:
        """
        Retrieve relevant documents for a query.
        
        Args:
            query: Search query
            
        Returns:
            List of relevant documents
        """
        if not self.retriever:
            raise ValueError("No documents loaded. Call load_documents first.")
        
        return self.retriever.get_relevant_documents(query)
    
    def query_with_retrieval_qa(self, query: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Query using RetrievalQA chain (simple approach).
        
        Args:
            query: Question to answer
            
        Returns:
            Dictionary with answer and source documents
        """
        if not self.retriever:
            raise ValueError("No documents loaded. Call load_documents first.")
        
        # Create RetrievalQA chain
        qa_chain = RetrievalQA.from_chain_type(
            llm=self.llm,
            chain_type="stuff",  # "stuff" puts all docs into prompt
            retriever=self.retriever,
            return_source_documents=True
        )
        
        result = qa_chain.invoke({"query": query})
        
        return {
            "query": query,
            "answer": result["result"],
            "source_documents": result["source_documents"]
        }
    
    def query_with_custom_prompt(self, query: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Query using custom prompt template (more control).
        
        Args:
            query: Question to answer
            
        Returns:
            Dictionary with answer and retrieved documents
        """
        if not self.retriever:
            raise ValueError("No documents loaded. Call load_documents first.")
        
        # Custom prompt template
        template = """Answer the question based on the following context. 
If you cannot answer the question based on the context, say so clearly.

Context:
{context}

Question: {question}

Answer:"""
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_template(template)
        
        # Create RAG chain using LCEL (LangChain Expression Language)
        def format_docs(docs):
            return "\n\n".join(doc.page_content for doc in docs)
        
        rag_chain = (
            {"context": self.retriever | format_docs, "question": RunnablePassthrough()}
            | prompt
            | self.llm
            | StrOutputParser()
        )
        
        # Get retrieved documents for transparency
        retrieved_docs = self.retrieve_documents(query)
        
        # Generate answer
        answer = rag_chain.invoke(query)
        
        return {
            "query": query,
            "answer": answer,
            "retrieved_documents": retrieved_docs,
            "num_retrieved": len(retrieved_docs)
        }
    
    def query_with_sources(self, query: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Query with explicit source citations.
        
        Args:
            query: Question to answer
            
        Returns:
            Dictionary with answer and cited sources
        """
        if not self.retriever:
            raise ValueError("No documents loaded. Call load_documents first.")
        
        # Retrieve documents
        docs = self.retrieve_documents(query)
        
        # Create context with source labels
        context_with_sources = ""
        sources = []
        
        for i, doc in enumerate(docs, 1):
            source_label = f"[Source {i}: {doc.metadata.get('source', 'unknown')}]"
            context_with_sources += f"{source_label}\n{doc.page_content}\n\n"
            sources.append({
                "id": i,
                "source": doc.metadata.get('source', 'unknown'),
                "topic": doc.metadata.get('topic', 'unknown'),
                "content": doc.page_content
            })
        
        # Generate answer with citations
        template = """Answer the question based on the following sources. 
Cite your sources using [Source N] notation where applicable.

Sources:
{context}

Question: {question}

Answer (with citations):"""
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_template(template)
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        answer = chain.invoke({
            "context": context_with_sources,
            "question": query
        })
        
        return {
            "query": query,
            "answer": answer,
            "sources": sources
        }
    
    def cleanup(self):
        """Clean up resources."""
        if self.vectorstore:
            try:
                self.vectorstore.delete_collection()
            except:
                pass


def demonstrate_rag_pattern():
    """Demonstrates the RAG pattern with various approaches."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("PATTERN 023: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)")
    print("=" * 80)
    print()
    
    # Create RAG agent
    agent = RAGAgent(k_documents=3)
    
    # Load sample documents
    print("Loading documents into vector store...")
    agent.load_documents(SAMPLE_DOCUMENTS)
    print()
    
    # Test queries
    queries = [
        "What is LangChain?",
        "How do vector databases work?",
        "What is RAG and how does it combine retrieval with generation?",
    ]
    
    # Approach 1: RetrievalQA chain
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("APPROACH 1: RetrievalQA Chain (Simple)")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    for i, query in enumerate(queries[:2], 1):
        print(f"\n{'- ' * 40}")
        print(f"Query {i}: {query}")
        print('- ' * 40)
        
        try:
            result = agent.query_with_retrieval_qa(query)
            print(f"\nAnswer:\n{result['answer']}")
            print(f"\nSources used: {len(result['source_documents'])} documents")
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"\n✗ Error: {str(e)}")
    
    # Approach 2: Custom prompt with LCEL
    print("\n\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("APPROACH 2: Custom Prompt with LCEL")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    query = queries[1]
    print(f"\n{'- ' * 40}")
    print(f"Query: {query}")
    print('- ' * 40)
    
    try:
        result = agent.query_with_custom_prompt(query)
        print(f"\nAnswer:\n{result['answer']}")
        print(f"\nRetrieved {result['num_retrieved']} documents")
        print("\nRetrieved document topics:")
        for doc in result['retrieved_documents']:
            print(f"  - {doc.metadata.get('topic', 'unknown')}")
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"\n✗ Error: {str(e)}")
    
    # Approach 3: With source citations
    print("\n\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("APPROACH 3: Answer with Source Citations")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    query = queries[2]
    print(f"\n{'- ' * 40}")
    print(f"Query: {query}")
    print('- ' * 40)
    
    try:
        result = agent.query_with_sources(query)
        print(f"\nAnswer:\n{result['answer']}")
        print(f"\nSources:")
        for source in result['sources']:
            print(f"  [{source['id']}] {source['source']} (Topic: {source['topic']})")
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"\n✗ Error: {str(e)}")
    
    # Cleanup
    agent.cleanup()
    
    # Summary
    print("\n\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("RAG PATTERN DEMONSTRATION COMPLETE")
    print("=" * 80)
    print()
    print("RAG Components Demonstrated:")
    print("1. Document loading and chunking")
    print("2. Vector embeddings and storage")
    print("3. Semantic retrieval")
    print("4. Context-aware generation")
    print("5. Source attribution")
    print()
    print("Key Benefits:")
    print("- Grounded responses based on actual data")
    print("- Reduced hallucinations")
    print("- Up-to-date information")
    print("- Source traceability")
    print("- Scalable knowledge base")
    print()
    print("LangChain Components Used:")
    print("- RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter: Chunks documents")
    print("- OpenAIEmbeddings: Creates vector embeddings")
    print("- Chroma: Vector store for efficient retrieval")
    print("- RetrievalQA: Pre-built RAG chain")
    print("- LCEL: Custom chain composition")
    print("- Document retriever: Finds relevant documents")
    print()


if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Check for API key
    if not os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"):
        print("Error: OPENAI_API_KEY not found in environment variables.")
        print("Please set it in your .env file or environment.")
        exit(1)
    
    demonstrate_rag_pattern()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Rag

Pattern 023: Rag – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Rag pattern implementation.

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Pattern Description

Pattern 023: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Description: Agent retrieves relevant information from a knowledge base before generating responses. RAG combines the power of retrieval systems with generative models to provide grounded, factual responses based on external knowledge.

Components: – Document Loader: Loads documents into the system – Text Splitter: Chunks documents into manageable pieces – Embedding Model: Converts text to vector representations – Vector Store: Stores and retrieves embeddings efficiently – Retriever: Finds relevant documents – LLM: Generates response based on retrieved context

Use Cases: – Question answering over documents – Knowledge-intensive tasks – Chat with your data applications – Customer support with documentation

LangChain Implementation: Uses LangChain’s built-in RAG components with vector stores and retrievers.

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 431
• Classes: 1
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 1

---

Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 023: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Description:
    Agent retrieves relevant information from a knowledge base before generating responses.
    RAG combines the power of retrieval systems with generative models to provide
    grounded, factual responses based on external knowledge.

Components:
    - Document Loader: Loads documents into the system
    - Text Splitter: Chunks documents into manageable pieces
    - Embedding Model: Converts text to vector representations
    - Vector Store: Stores and retrieves embeddings efficiently
    - Retriever: Finds relevant documents
    - LLM: Generates response based on retrieved context

Use Cases:
    - Question answering over documents
    - Knowledge-intensive tasks
    - Chat with your data applications
    - Customer support with documentation

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses LangChain's built-in RAG components with vector stores and retrievers.
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Rag pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import langchain_community.vectorstores.Chroma
import langchain_core.documents.Document
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import langchain_core.runnables.RunnablePassthrough
import os
import typing.Any
import typing.Dict
import typing.List

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – langchain_community.vectorstores.Chroma: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.documents.Document: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.runnables.RunnablePassthrough: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain.chains.RetrievalQA
from langchain.text_splitter.RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter
from langchain_community.document_loaders.TextLoader
from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI
from langchain_openai.OpenAIEmbeddings

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Module Constants

SAMPLE_DOCUMENTS

SAMPLE_DOCUMENTS = [

Line 46: Module-level constant definition.

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Classes

Class: RAGAgent

Lines 82-309

Purpose:

Agent that uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation.

Methods:

__init__(self, model_name, embedding_model, chunk_size, chunk_overlap, k_documents)

Lines 85-122

Purpose:

Initialize the RAG agent.

Args:
    model_name: LLM model to use for generation
    embedding_model: Embedding model for vector representations
    chunk_size: Size of text chunks
    chunk_overlap: Overlap between chunks
    k_documents: Number of documents to retrieve

Parameters: – model_name: Language model instance – embedding_model: Language model instance – chunk_size: Chunk size – chunk_overlap: Chunk overlap – k_documents: K documents

load_documents(self, documents)

Lines 124-152

Purpose:

Load documents into the vector store.

Args:
    documents: List of dictionaries with 'content' and 'metadata' keys

Parameters: – documents: Documents

Returns: None

retrieve_documents(self, query)

Lines 154-167

Purpose:

Retrieve relevant documents for a query.

Args:
    query: Search query

Returns:
    List of relevant documents

Parameters: – query: Input query or question

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D6F7E90>

query_with_retrieval_qa(self, query)

Lines 169-196

Purpose:

Query using RetrievalQA chain (simple approach).

Args:
    query: Question to answer

Returns:
    Dictionary with answer and source documents

Parameters: – query: Input query or question

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D702390>

query_with_custom_prompt(self, query)

Lines 198-246

Purpose:

Query using custom prompt template (more control).

Args:
    query: Question to answer

Returns:
    Dictionary with answer and retrieved documents

Parameters: – query: Input query or question

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D702990>

query_with_sources(self, query)

Lines 248-301

Purpose:

Query with explicit source citations.

Args:
    query: Question to answer

Returns:
    Dictionary with answer and cited sources

Parameters: – query: Input query or question

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D64EB90>

cleanup(self)

Lines 303-309

Purpose:

Clean up resources.

Parameters:

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Functions

demonstrate_rag_pattern()

Lines 312-420

Purpose:

Demonstrates the RAG pattern with various approaches.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Rag pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

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Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

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LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

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Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

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Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

---

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

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Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

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Related Patterns

• Pattern 022
• Pattern 024
• Other Tool Use Patterns (020-025)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

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Summary

The Rag pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 023_rag.py
Total Lines: 431
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #023

---

Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 022: Code Generation & Execution

Description:
    The Code Generation & Execution pattern enables agents to generate executable code
    in response to user requests, safely execute the code in a sandboxed environment,
    and return results. This pattern combines LLM code generation capabilities with
    secure execution environments to solve computational problems programmatically.

Components:
    - Code Generator: LLM generates code from natural language
    - Syntax Validator: Checks code for syntax errors
    - Sandbox Environment: Isolated execution context
    - Result Processor: Formats and returns execution results
    - Error Handler: Captures and explains execution errors

Use Cases:
    - Data analysis and visualization
    - Mathematical problem solving
    - Text processing and transformation
    - Algorithm implementation
    - Quick prototyping and testing

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses LLM for code generation with specific prompting strategies,
    implements safe execution with restricted environments, and handles
    multiple programming languages.

Key Features:
    - Multi-language support (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
    - Sandboxed execution for security
    - Syntax and runtime error handling
    - Result capturing and formatting
    - Iterative refinement on errors
"""

import os
import sys
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum
from datetime import datetime
import io
import contextlib
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


class Language(Enum):
    """Supported programming languages."""
    PYTHON = "python"
    JAVASCRIPT = "javascript"


class ExecutionStatus(Enum):
    """Status of code execution."""
    SUCCESS = "success"
    SYNTAX_ERROR = "syntax_error"
    RUNTIME_ERROR = "runtime_error"
    TIMEOUT = "timeout"
    FORBIDDEN = "forbidden"


@dataclass
class CodeSnippet:
    """Generated code snippet."""
    language: Language
    code: str
    description: str
    timestamp: datetime = field(default_factory=datetime.now)


@dataclass
class ExecutionResult:
    """Result of code execution."""
    code: str
    status: ExecutionStatus
    output: Optional[str] = None
    error: Optional[str] = None
    duration: Optional[float] = None
    timestamp: datetime = field(default_factory=datetime.now)


class CodeGenerator:
    """
    Generates code from natural language descriptions.
    """
    
    def __init__(self, model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"):
        """
        Initialize code generator.
        
        Args:
            model: LLM model to use
        """
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.2)
    
    def generate_python(
        self,
        task: str,
        context: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> CodeSnippet:
        """
        Generate Python code for a task.
        
        Args:
            task: Task description
            context: Optional context or constraints
            
        Returns:
            Generated code snippet
        """
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are an expert Python programmer. Generate clean, efficient,
and well-commented Python code to accomplish the given task.

Guidelines:
- Write complete, runnable code
- Use standard library when possible
- Include helpful comments
- Handle edge cases
- Use proper error handling
- Print or return results clearly

Respond with ONLY the Python code, no explanations before or after."""),
            ("user", "{task}{context_str}")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        context_str = f"\n\nContext: {context}" if context else ""
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "task": task,
            "context_str": context_str
        })
        
        # Extract code from response
        code = self._extract_code(response)
        
        return CodeSnippet(
            language=Language.PYTHON,
            code=code,
            description=task
        )
    
    def generate_javascript(
        self,
        task: str,
        context: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> CodeSnippet:
        """
        Generate JavaScript code for a task.
        
        Args:
            task: Task description
            context: Optional context
            
        Returns:
            Generated code snippet
        """
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are an expert JavaScript programmer. Generate clean, efficient
JavaScript code to accomplish the given task.

Guidelines:
- Write complete, runnable Node.js code
- Use modern ES6+ syntax
- Include helpful comments
- Handle edge cases
- Use console.log for output

Respond with ONLY the JavaScript code, no explanations."""),
            ("user", "{task}{context_str}")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        context_str = f"\n\nContext: {context}" if context else ""
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "task": task,
            "context_str": context_str
        })
        
        code = self._extract_code(response)
        
        return CodeSnippet(
            language=Language.JAVASCRIPT,
            code=code,
            description=task
        )
    
    def refine_code(
        self,
        original_code: str,
        error: str,
        language: Language
    ) -> str:
        """
        Refine code based on error feedback.
        
        Args:
            original_code: Original code that failed
            error: Error message
            language: Programming language
            
        Returns:
            Refined code
        """
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", f"""You are debugging {language.value} code. Fix the error in the
provided code and return the corrected version.

Respond with ONLY the corrected code, no explanations."""),
            ("user", """Original Code:
```{language}
{code}
```

Error:
{error}

Provide the corrected code:""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "language": language.value,
            "code": original_code,
            "error": error
        })
        
        return self._extract_code(response)
    
    def _extract_code(self, response: str) -> str:
        """Extract code from LLM response."""
        # Remove markdown code blocks
        lines = response.split("\n")
        code_lines = []
        in_code_block = False
        
        for line in lines:
            if line.strip().startswith("```"):
                in_code_block = not in_code_block
                continue
            if in_code_block or not line.strip().startswith("```"):
                code_lines.append(line)
        
        code = "\n".join(code_lines).strip()
        
        # If no code blocks found, return entire response
        if not code:
            code = response.strip()
        
        return code


class SandboxExecutor:
    """
    Safely executes code in sandboxed environment.
    """
    
    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize sandbox executor."""
        # Restricted builtins for Python execution
        self.safe_builtins = {
            'abs': abs, 'all': all, 'any': any, 'ascii': ascii,
            'bin': bin, 'bool': bool, 'chr': chr, 'dict': dict,
            'divmod': divmod, 'enumerate': enumerate, 'filter': filter,
            'float': float, 'format': format, 'hex': hex, 'int': int,
            'len': len, 'list': list, 'map': map, 'max': max,
            'min': min, 'oct': oct, 'ord': ord, 'pow': pow,
            'range': range, 'reversed': reversed, 'round': round,
            'set': set, 'slice': slice, 'sorted': sorted, 'str': str,
            'sum': sum, 'tuple': tuple, 'zip': zip,
            'print': print, 'isinstance': isinstance, 'type': type
        }
    
    def execute_python(self, code: str) -> ExecutionResult:
        """
        Execute Python code safely.
        
        Args:
            code: Python code to execute
            
        Returns:
            Execution result
        """
        import time
        
        # Check for forbidden operations
        forbidden_keywords = ['import os', 'import sys', 'eval', 'exec', '__import__', 
                            'open', 'file', 'compile']
        for keyword in forbidden_keywords:
            if keyword in code:
                return ExecutionResult(
                    code=code,
                    status=ExecutionStatus.FORBIDDEN,
                    error=f"Forbidden operation: {keyword}"
                )
        
        # Syntax check
        try:
            compile(code, '', 'exec')
        except SyntaxError as e:
            return ExecutionResult(
                code=code,
                status=ExecutionStatus.SYNTAX_ERROR,
                error=str(e)
            )
        
        # Execute in sandbox
        output_buffer = io.StringIO()
        
        try:
            start_time = time.time()
            
            # Redirect stdout
            with contextlib.redirect_stdout(output_buffer):
                # Create restricted namespace
                namespace = {'__builtins__': self.safe_builtins}
                
                # Execute code
                exec(code, namespace)
            
            duration = time.time() - start_time
            output = output_buffer.getvalue()
            
            return ExecutionResult(
                code=code,
                status=ExecutionStatus.SUCCESS,
                output=output if output else "Code executed successfully (no output)",
                duration=duration
            )
            
        except Exception as e:
            return ExecutionResult(
                code=code,
                status=ExecutionStatus.RUNTIME_ERROR,
                error=f"{type(e).__name__}: {str(e)}"
            )
    
    def execute_javascript(self, code: str) -> ExecutionResult:
        """
        Execute JavaScript code (simulated - would need Node.js).
        
        Args:
            code: JavaScript code
            
        Returns:
            Execution result
        """
        # In real implementation, would execute with Node.js
        # For demonstration, we simulate execution
        
        return ExecutionResult(
            code=code,
            status=ExecutionStatus.SUCCESS,
            output="[Simulated] JavaScript execution would require Node.js runtime",
            duration=0.0
        )


class CodeGenerationAgent:
    """
    Agent that generates and executes code to solve problems.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo",
        max_retries: int = 2
    ):
        """
        Initialize code generation agent.
        
        Args:
            model: LLM model to use
            max_retries: Maximum refinement attempts on errors
        """
        self.generator = CodeGenerator(model)
        self.executor = SandboxExecutor()
        self.max_retries = max_retries
        self.execution_history: List[ExecutionResult] = []
    
    def solve_with_code(
        self,
        task: str,
        language: Language = Language.PYTHON,
        context: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Solve a task by generating and executing code.
        
        Args:
            task: Task description
            language: Programming language to use
            context: Optional context
            
        Returns:
            Solution with code and results
        """
        print(f"\n[Agent] Solving task: {task}")
        print(f"[Agent] Language: {language.value}\n")
        
        # Generate initial code
        print("[Agent] Generating code...")
        if language == Language.PYTHON:
            snippet = self.generator.generate_python(task, context)
        else:
            snippet = self.generator.generate_javascript(task, context)
        
        print(f"\n[Agent] Generated code:\n")
        print("=" * 60)
        print(snippet.code)
        print("=" * 60)
        
        # Execute with retries
        attempts = []
        result = None
        
        for attempt in range(self.max_retries + 1):
            print(f"\n[Agent] Execution attempt {attempt + 1}...")
            
            # Execute code
            if language == Language.PYTHON:
                result = self.executor.execute_python(snippet.code)
            else:
                result = self.executor.execute_javascript(snippet.code)
            
            self.execution_history.append(result)
            attempts.append(result)
            
            # Check if successful
            if result.status == ExecutionStatus.SUCCESS:
                print(f"[Agent] ✓ Success!")
                print(f"\n[Agent] Output:")
                print("-" * 60)
                print(result.output)
                print("-" * 60)
                break
            
            # Handle error
            print(f"[Agent] ✗ {result.status.value}: {result.error}")
            
            if attempt < self.max_retries:
                print(f"[Agent] Refining code...")
                snippet.code = self.generator.refine_code(
                    snippet.code,
                    result.error,
                    language
                )
                print(f"\n[Agent] Refined code:\n")
                print("=" * 60)
                print(snippet.code)
                print("=" * 60)
        
        return {
            "task": task,
            "language": language.value,
            "final_code": snippet.code,
            "result": result,
            "attempts": len(attempts),
            "success": result.status == ExecutionStatus.SUCCESS
        }


def demonstrate_code_generation():
    """Demonstrate the Code Generation & Execution pattern."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("CODE GENERATION & EXECUTION PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    agent = CodeGenerationAgent()
    
    # Test 1: Simple calculation
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Mathematical Calculation")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task1 = "Calculate the factorial of 10 and print the result"
    result1 = agent.solve_with_code(task1, Language.PYTHON)
    
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SOLUTION SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(f"Success: {result1['success']}")
    print(f"Attempts: {result1['attempts']}")
    
    # Test 2: Data processing
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Data Processing")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task2 = """Create a list of numbers from 1 to 20, filter only even numbers,
square each one, and print the sum of all squared even numbers"""
    result2 = agent.solve_with_code(task2, Language.PYTHON)
    
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SOLUTION SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(f"Success: {result2['success']}")
    print(f"Attempts: {result2['attempts']}")
    
    # Test 3: String manipulation
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 3: String Manipulation")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task3 = """Create a function that takes a string and returns a dictionary
counting the frequency of each character. Test it with 'hello world' and print the result."""
    result3 = agent.solve_with_code(task3, Language.PYTHON)
    
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SOLUTION SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(f"Success: {result3['success']}")
    print(f"Attempts: {result3['attempts']}")
    
    # Test 4: Algorithm implementation
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 4: Algorithm Implementation")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task4 = """Implement the Fibonacci sequence up to the 15th number using iteration
(not recursion) and print all numbers"""
    result4 = agent.solve_with_code(task4, Language.PYTHON)
    
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SOLUTION SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(f"Success: {result4['success']}")
    print(f"Attempts: {result4['attempts']}")
    
    # Summary
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    successful = sum(1 for r in agent.execution_history if r.status == ExecutionStatus.SUCCESS)
    total = len(agent.execution_history)
    
    print(f"""
Total tasks: 4
Total execution attempts: {total}
Successful executions: {successful}
Success rate: {successful/total*100:.0f}%

Execution Breakdown:
""")
    
    status_counts = {}
    for result in agent.execution_history:
        status_counts[result.status.value] = status_counts.get(result.status.value, 0) + 1
    
    for status, count in status_counts.items():
        print(f"  {status}: {count}")
    
    print("""
The Code Generation & Execution pattern demonstrates:

1. **Natural Language to Code**: Converts descriptions to executable code
2. **Safe Execution**: Sandboxed environment prevents harmful operations
3. **Error Recovery**: Automatically refines code on failures
4. **Multi-Language**: Supports multiple programming languages
5. **Result Capture**: Captures and formats execution output

Key Benefits:
- **Programmatic Problem Solving**: Handles complex computations
- **Safety**: Restricted execution environment
- **Self-Correction**: Learns from execution errors
- **Flexibility**: Works across languages and domains
- **Verifiable**: Actual code execution provides concrete results

Use Cases:
- Data analysis and statistics
- Mathematical problem solving
- Algorithm implementation and testing
- Text processing pipelines
- Quick prototyping and experimentation

Limitations:
- Restricted operations for security
- Limited library access in sandbox
- Execution timeouts for safety
- Language-specific constraints

This pattern enables agents to leverage the full power of programming
to solve computational problems that are difficult for pure LLMs.
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_code_generation()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Code Generation

Pattern 022: Code Generation – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Code Generation pattern implementation.

---

Pattern Description

Pattern 022: Code Generation & Execution

Description: The Code Generation & Execution pattern enables agents to generate executable code in response to user requests, safely execute the code in a sandboxed environment, and return results. This pattern combines LLM code generation capabilities with secure execution environments to solve computational problems programmatically.

Components: – Code Generator: LLM generates code from natural language – Syntax Validator: Checks code for syntax errors – Sandbox Environment: Isolated execution context – Result Processor: Formats and returns execution results – Error Handler: Captures and explains execution errors

Use Cases: – Data analysis and visualization – Mathematical problem solving – Text processing and transformation – Algorithm implementation – Quick prototyping and testing

LangChain Implementation: Uses LLM for code generation with specific prompting strategies, implements safe execution with restricted environments, and handles multiple programming languages.

Key Features: – Multi-language support (Python, JavaScript, etc.) – Sandboxed execution for security – Syntax and runtime error handling – Result capturing and formatting – Iterative refinement on errors

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 603
• Classes: 7
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

---

Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 022: Code Generation & Execution

Description:
    The Code Generation & Execution pattern enables agents to generate executable code
    in response to user requests, safely execute the code in a sandboxed environment,
    and return results. This pattern combines LLM code generation capabilities with
    secure execution environments to solve computational problems programmatically.

Components:
    - Code Generator: LLM generates code from natural language
    - Syntax Validator: Checks code for syntax errors
    - Sandbox Environment: Isolated execution context
    - Result Processor: Formats and returns execution results
    - Error Handler: Captures and explains execution errors

Use Cases:
    - Data analysis and visualization
    - Mathematical problem solving
    - Text processing and transformation
    - Algorithm implementation
    - Quick prototyping and testing

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses LLM for code generation with specific prompting strategies,
    implements safe execution with restricted environments, and handles
    multiple programming languages.

Key Features:
    - Multi-language support (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
    - Sandboxed execution for security
    - Syntax and runtime error handling
    - Result capturing and formatting
    - Iterative refinement on errors
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Code Generation pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import dataclasses.dataclass
import dataclasses.field
import datetime.datetime
import enum.Enum
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import sys
import time
import typing.Any
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – dataclasses.field: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – datetime.datetime: Date and time handling – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – time: Time-related functions – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from contextlib
from dotenv.load_dotenv
from io

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Classes

Class: Language

Lines 54-57

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Supported programming languages.

---

Class: ExecutionStatus

Lines 60-66

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Status of code execution.

---

Class: CodeSnippet

Lines 70-75

Purpose:

Generated code snippet.

---

Class: ExecutionResult

Lines 79-86

Purpose:

Result of code execution.

---

Class: CodeGenerator

Lines 89-262

Purpose:

Generates code from natural language descriptions.

Methods:

__init__(self, model)

Lines 94-101

Purpose:

Initialize code generator.

Args:
    model: LLM model to use

Parameters: – model: Language model instance

generate_python(self, task, context)

Lines 103-150

Purpose:

Generate Python code for a task.

Args:
    task: Task description
    context: Optional context or constraints

Returns:
    Generated code snippet

Parameters: – task: Task – context: Context

Returns: CodeSnippet

generate_javascript(self, task, context)

Lines 152-197

Purpose:

Generate JavaScript code for a task.

Args:
    task: Task description
    context: Optional context

Returns:
    Generated code snippet

Parameters: – task: Task – context: Context

Returns: CodeSnippet

refine_code(self, original_code, error, language)

Lines 199-240

Purpose:

Refine code based on error feedback.

Args:
    original_code: Original code that failed
    error: Error message
    language: Programming language

Returns:
    Refined code

Parameters: – original_code: Original code – error: Error – language: Language

Returns: str

_extract_code(self, response)

Lines 242-262

Purpose:

Extract code from LLM response.

Parameters: – response: Response

Returns: str

---

Class: SandboxExecutor

Lines 265-368

Purpose:

Safely executes code in sandboxed environment.

Methods:

__init__(self)

Lines 270-284

Purpose:

Initialize sandbox executor.

Parameters:

execute_python(self, code)

Lines 286-348

Purpose:

Execute Python code safely.

Args:
    code: Python code to execute

Returns:
    Execution result

Parameters: – code: Code

Returns: ExecutionResult

execute_javascript(self, code)

Lines 350-368

Purpose:

Execute JavaScript code (simulated - would need Node.js).

Args:
    code: JavaScript code

Returns:
    Execution result

Parameters: – code: Code

Returns: ExecutionResult

---

Class: CodeGenerationAgent

Lines 371-472

Purpose:

Agent that generates and executes code to solve problems.

Methods:

__init__(self, model, max_retries)

Lines 376-391

Purpose:

Initialize code generation agent.

Args:
    model: LLM model to use
    max_retries: Maximum refinement attempts on errors

Parameters: – model: Language model instance – max_retries: Max retries

solve_with_code(self, task, language, context)

Lines 393-472

Purpose:

Solve a task by generating and executing code.

Args:
    task: Task description
    language: Programming language to use
    context: Optional context

Returns:
    Solution with code and results

Parameters: – task: Task – language: Language – context: Context

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D608890>

---

Functions

demonstrate_code_generation()

Lines 475-598

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Code Generation & Execution pattern.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Code Generation pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

---

Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

---

LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

---

Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

---

Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

---

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

---

Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

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Related Patterns

• Pattern 021
• Pattern 023
• Other Tool Use Patterns (020-025)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

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Summary

The Code Generation pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 022_code_generation.py
Total Lines: 603
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #022

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Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 021: Function Calling

Description:
    The Function Calling pattern enables LLMs to invoke structured functions with
    type-safe parameters. Unlike general tool use, function calling emphasizes strong
    typing, structured schemas, and direct integration with code functions. The LLM
    analyzes user intent, selects appropriate functions, extracts typed parameters,
    and invokes functions with validated inputs.

Components:
    - Function Schema: Structured definitions with parameter types
    - Parameter Validation: Type checking and constraint enforcement
    - Function Binding: Direct mapping to callable functions
    - Response Formatting: Structured outputs from function calls
    - Multi-turn Handling: Multiple function calls in sequence

Use Cases:
    - Database queries with typed parameters
    - API calls with strict schemas
    - System operations requiring validation
    - Structured data processing
    - Multi-step function orchestration

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses LangChain's function calling with OpenAI's function calling API,
    implements type-safe parameter extraction, and handles multi-turn conversations.

Key Features:
    - Type-safe parameter extraction
    - JSON schema validation
    - Multiple function selection
    - Error handling and retries
    - Conversation context preservation
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional, Union, Callable
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum
import json
from datetime import datetime
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


class ParameterType(Enum):
    """Types of function parameters."""
    STRING = "string"
    INTEGER = "integer"
    NUMBER = "number"
    BOOLEAN = "boolean"
    ARRAY = "array"
    OBJECT = "object"


@dataclass
class FunctionParameter:
    """Definition of a function parameter."""
    name: str
    type: ParameterType
    description: str
    required: bool = True
    enum: Optional[List[Any]] = None
    default: Optional[Any] = None
    
    def to_schema(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Convert to JSON schema format."""
        schema = {
            "type": self.type.value,
            "description": self.description
        }
        if self.enum:
            schema["enum"] = self.enum
        return schema


@dataclass
class FunctionDefinition:
    """Complete function definition with schema."""
    name: str
    description: str
    parameters: List[FunctionParameter]
    function: Callable
    returns: str = "object"
    
    def to_openai_schema(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Convert to OpenAI function calling schema."""
        required_params = [p.name for p in self.parameters if p.required]
        
        properties = {
            param.name: param.to_schema()
            for param in self.parameters
        }
        
        return {
            "name": self.name,
            "description": self.description,
            "parameters": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": properties,
                "required": required_params
            }
        }
    
    def validate_parameters(self, params: Dict[str, Any]) -> tuple[bool, Optional[str]]:
        """Validate parameters against schema."""
        # Check required parameters
        for param in self.parameters:
            if param.required and param.name not in params:
                return False, f"Missing required parameter: {param.name}"
        
        # Check types (basic validation)
        for param in self.parameters:
            if param.name in params:
                value = params[param.name]
                
                # Type checking
                if param.type == ParameterType.STRING and not isinstance(value, str):
                    return False, f"Parameter {param.name} must be string"
                elif param.type == ParameterType.INTEGER and not isinstance(value, int):
                    return False, f"Parameter {param.name} must be integer"
                elif param.type == ParameterType.NUMBER and not isinstance(value, (int, float)):
                    return False, f"Parameter {param.name} must be number"
                elif param.type == ParameterType.BOOLEAN and not isinstance(value, bool):
                    return False, f"Parameter {param.name} must be boolean"
                elif param.type == ParameterType.ARRAY and not isinstance(value, list):
                    return False, f"Parameter {param.name} must be array"
                
                # Enum validation
                if param.enum and value not in param.enum:
                    return False, f"Parameter {param.name} must be one of {param.enum}"
        
        return True, None


@dataclass
class FunctionCall:
    """Record of a function call."""
    function_name: str
    arguments: Dict[str, Any]
    result: Any
    success: bool
    timestamp: datetime = field(default_factory=datetime.now)
    error: Optional[str] = None


class FunctionRegistry:
    """
    Registry of callable functions with schemas.
    """
    
    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize function registry."""
        self.functions: Dict[str, FunctionDefinition] = {}
        self._register_builtin_functions()
    
    def _register_builtin_functions(self):
        """Register built-in functions."""
        
        # Get user info function
        self.register_function(FunctionDefinition(
            name="get_user_info",
            description="Retrieves information about a user by their ID",
            parameters=[
                FunctionParameter("user_id", ParameterType.INTEGER, "The user's ID"),
                FunctionParameter("fields", ParameterType.ARRAY, "Fields to retrieve", required=False)
            ],
            function=self._get_user_info
        ))
        
        # Create order function
        self.register_function(FunctionDefinition(
            name="create_order",
            description="Creates a new order in the system",
            parameters=[
                FunctionParameter("product_id", ParameterType.STRING, "Product identifier"),
                FunctionParameter("quantity", ParameterType.INTEGER, "Number of items"),
                FunctionParameter("priority", ParameterType.STRING, "Order priority", 
                                enum=["low", "normal", "high", "urgent"])
            ],
            function=self._create_order
        ))
        
        # Search database function
        self.register_function(FunctionDefinition(
            name="search_database",
            description="Searches the database with filters",
            parameters=[
                FunctionParameter("table", ParameterType.STRING, "Table name"),
                FunctionParameter("query", ParameterType.STRING, "Search query"),
                FunctionParameter("limit", ParameterType.INTEGER, "Max results", required=False, default=10)
            ],
            function=self._search_database
        ))
        
        # Send notification function
        self.register_function(FunctionDefinition(
            name="send_notification",
            description="Sends a notification to a user",
            parameters=[
                FunctionParameter("user_id", ParameterType.INTEGER, "Recipient user ID"),
                FunctionParameter("message", ParameterType.STRING, "Notification message"),
                FunctionParameter("urgent", ParameterType.BOOLEAN, "Is urgent", required=False, default=False)
            ],
            function=self._send_notification
        ))
        
        # Calculate price function
        self.register_function(FunctionDefinition(
            name="calculate_price",
            description="Calculates total price with tax and discount",
            parameters=[
                FunctionParameter("base_price", ParameterType.NUMBER, "Base price"),
                FunctionParameter("tax_rate", ParameterType.NUMBER, "Tax rate (0-1)", required=False, default=0.1),
                FunctionParameter("discount", ParameterType.NUMBER, "Discount amount", required=False, default=0)
            ],
            function=self._calculate_price
        ))
    
    def register_function(self, function_def: FunctionDefinition):
        """Register a new function."""
        self.functions[function_def.name] = function_def
    
    def get_function(self, name: str) -> Optional[FunctionDefinition]:
        """Get function by name."""
        return self.functions.get(name)
    
    def get_all_schemas(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
        """Get all function schemas in OpenAI format."""
        return [func.to_openai_schema() for func in self.functions.values()]
    
    # Built-in function implementations (mock)
    
    def _get_user_info(self, user_id: int, fields: Optional[List[str]] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Mock user info retrieval."""
        users = {
            1: {"name": "Alice", "email": "alice@example.com", "age": 30, "status": "active"},
            2: {"name": "Bob", "email": "bob@example.com", "age": 25, "status": "active"},
            3: {"name": "Charlie", "email": "charlie@example.com", "age": 35, "status": "inactive"}
        }
        
        user = users.get(user_id, {"error": "User not found"})
        
        if fields and "error" not in user:
            user = {k: v for k, v in user.items() if k in fields}
        
        return user
    
    def _create_order(self, product_id: str, quantity: int, priority: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Mock order creation."""
        import random
        return {
            "order_id": random.randint(1000, 9999),
            "product_id": product_id,
            "quantity": quantity,
            "priority": priority,
            "status": "pending",
            "created_at": datetime.now().isoformat()
        }
    
    def _search_database(self, table: str, query: str, limit: int = 10) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Mock database search."""
        mock_results = {
            "products": [
                {"id": "P001", "name": "Laptop", "price": 999.99},
                {"id": "P002", "name": "Mouse", "price": 29.99}
            ],
            "users": [
                {"id": 1, "name": "Alice"},
                {"id": 2, "name": "Bob"}
            ]
        }
        
        results = mock_results.get(table, [])
        return {
            "table": table,
            "query": query,
            "results": results[:limit],
            "total": len(results)
        }
    
    def _send_notification(self, user_id: int, message: str, urgent: bool = False) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Mock notification sending."""
        return {
            "notification_id": f"N{user_id}{datetime.now().microsecond}",
            "user_id": user_id,
            "message": message,
            "urgent": urgent,
            "sent": True,
            "timestamp": datetime.now().isoformat()
        }
    
    def _calculate_price(self, base_price: float, tax_rate: float = 0.1, discount: float = 0) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Calculate total price."""
        tax = base_price * tax_rate
        total = base_price + tax - discount
        
        return {
            "base_price": base_price,
            "tax": tax,
            "discount": discount,
            "total": total
        }


class FunctionCallingAgent:
    """
    Agent that uses function calling to accomplish tasks.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        function_registry: FunctionRegistry,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
    ):
        """
        Initialize function calling agent.
        
        Args:
            function_registry: Registry of available functions
            model: LLM model to use
        """
        self.function_registry = function_registry
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.1)
        self.call_history: List[FunctionCall] = []
    
    def select_and_extract(
        self,
        user_request: str,
        context: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
        """
        Select functions and extract parameters from user request.
        
        Args:
            user_request: User's request
            context: Optional context from previous turns
            
        Returns:
            List of function calls to make
        """
        # Get all function schemas
        schemas = self.function_registry.get_all_schemas()
        schemas_text = json.dumps(schemas, indent=2)
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are a function calling expert. Analyze user requests and
determine which functions to call with what parameters.

Available functions:
{schemas}

Respond with a JSON array of function calls. Each call should have:
- "function": function name
- "arguments": object with parameter values

If multiple functions are needed, include them all in the array.
If no function is needed, respond with an empty array []."""),
            ("user", "{request}")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        full_request = user_request
        if context:
            full_request = f"Context: {context}\n\nRequest: {user_request}"
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "schemas": schemas_text,
            "request": full_request
        })
        
        # Parse function calls
        try:
            json_start = response.find("[")
            json_end = response.rfind("]") + 1
            if json_start != -1 and json_end > json_start:
                json_str = response[json_start:json_end]
                function_calls = json.loads(json_str)
                return function_calls if isinstance(function_calls, list) else []
            else:
                return []
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"Error parsing function calls: {e}")
            return []
    
    def execute_function(
        self,
        function_name: str,
        arguments: Dict[str, Any]
    ) -> FunctionCall:
        """
        Execute a function with given arguments.
        
        Args:
            function_name: Name of function to call
            arguments: Arguments for the function
            
        Returns:
            FunctionCall record
        """
        func_def = self.function_registry.get_function(function_name)
        
        if func_def is None:
            call = FunctionCall(
                function_name=function_name,
                arguments=arguments,
                result=None,
                success=False,
                error=f"Function '{function_name}' not found"
            )
            self.call_history.append(call)
            return call
        
        # Validate parameters
        valid, error = func_def.validate_parameters(arguments)
        if not valid:
            call = FunctionCall(
                function_name=function_name,
                arguments=arguments,
                result=None,
                success=False,
                error=error
            )
            self.call_history.append(call)
            return call
        
        # Execute function
        try:
            result = func_def.function(**arguments)
            call = FunctionCall(
                function_name=function_name,
                arguments=arguments,
                result=result,
                success=True
            )
        except Exception as e:
            call = FunctionCall(
                function_name=function_name,
                arguments=arguments,
                result=None,
                success=False,
                error=str(e)
            )
        
        self.call_history.append(call)
        return call
    
    def process_request(
        self,
        user_request: str,
        context: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Process user request with function calling.
        
        Args:
            user_request: User's request
            context: Optional context
            
        Returns:
            Results including function calls and response
        """
        print(f"\n[Agent] Processing request: {user_request}\n")
        
        # Select and extract function calls
        print("[Agent] Analyzing request and selecting functions...")
        function_calls = self.select_and_extract(user_request, context)
        
        if not function_calls:
            print("[Agent] No function calls needed\n")
            return {
                "request": user_request,
                "function_calls": [],
                "response": "No functions needed for this request"
            }
        
        print(f"[Agent] Planning {len(function_calls)} function call(s)\n")
        
        # Execute function calls
        results = []
        for fc in function_calls:
            function_name = fc.get("function", "")
            arguments = fc.get("arguments", {})
            
            print(f"[Agent] Calling: {function_name}")
            print(f"[Agent] Arguments: {json.dumps(arguments, indent=2)}")
            
            call = self.execute_function(function_name, arguments)
            results.append(call)
            
            if call.success:
                print(f"[Agent] Success: {json.dumps(call.result, indent=2)}\n")
            else:
                print(f"[Agent] Error: {call.error}\n")
        
        # Generate final response
        response = self._generate_response(user_request, results)
        
        return {
            "request": user_request,
            "function_calls": results,
            "response": response
        }
    
    def _generate_response(
        self,
        user_request: str,
        function_calls: List[FunctionCall]
    ) -> str:
        """Generate natural language response from function results."""
        results_text = "\n".join([
            f"Function: {call.function_name}\n"
            f"Result: {json.dumps(call.result, indent=2) if call.success else f'Error: {call.error}'}"
            for call in function_calls
        ])
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", "You generate natural responses from function call results."),
            ("user", """User Request: {request}

Function Results:
{results}

Provide a natural, helpful response incorporating these results.""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "request": user_request,
            "results": results_text
        })
        
        return response.strip()


def demonstrate_function_calling():
    """Demonstrate the Function Calling pattern."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FUNCTION CALLING PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    # Initialize registry and agent
    registry = FunctionRegistry()
    agent = FunctionCallingAgent(registry)
    
    # Show available functions
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS")
    print("=" * 80)
    schemas = registry.get_all_schemas()
    for schema in schemas:
        print(f"\n{schema['name']}:")
        print(f"  Description: {schema['description']}")
        print(f"  Parameters: {list(schema['parameters']['properties'].keys())}")
    
    # Test 1: Single function call
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Single Function Call")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    request1 = "Get information about user ID 1"
    result1 = agent.process_request(request1)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result1["response"])
    
    # Test 2: Multiple function calls
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Multiple Function Calls")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    request2 = "Create an order for product P001 with quantity 5 and high priority, then send an urgent notification to user 1 about the order"
    result2 = agent.process_request(request2)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result2["response"])
    
    # Test 3: Function with optional parameters
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 3: Optional Parameters")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    request3 = "Calculate the price for a $100 item with 15% tax and a $10 discount"
    result3 = agent.process_request(request3)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result3["response"])
    
    # Test 4: Database search
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 4: Database Query")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    request4 = "Search the products table for laptops, limit to 5 results"
    result4 = agent.process_request(request4)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result4["response"])
    
    # Summary
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(f"""
Total requests processed: 4
Total function calls made: {len(agent.call_history)}
Success rate: {sum(1 for call in agent.call_history if call.success) / len(agent.call_history) * 100:.0f}%

Function Call Breakdown:
""")
    
    for call in agent.call_history:
        status = "✓" if call.success else "✗"
        print(f"  {status} {call.function_name}({list(call.arguments.keys())})")
    
    print("""
The Function Calling pattern demonstrates:

1. **Type-Safe Invocation**: Strong parameter typing and validation
2. **Schema-Driven**: JSON schemas define function contracts
3. **Multi-Function**: Can orchestrate multiple function calls
4. **Parameter Extraction**: LLM extracts typed parameters from text
5. **Error Handling**: Validates inputs before execution

Key Benefits:
- **Type Safety**: Prevents invalid function calls
- **Clear Contracts**: Well-defined function interfaces
- **Composable**: Multiple functions work together
- **Reliable**: Validation before execution
- **Structured**: Predictable input/output formats

Use Cases:
- Database operations with typed queries
- API integrations with strict schemas
- System commands requiring validation
- Multi-step workflows with dependencies
- Enterprise integrations

This pattern is essential for production agentic systems that need
reliable, type-safe interactions with external systems and APIs.
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_function_calling()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Function Calling

Pattern 021: Function Calling – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Function Calling pattern implementation.

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Pattern Description

Pattern 021: Function Calling

Description: The Function Calling pattern enables LLMs to invoke structured functions with type-safe parameters. Unlike general tool use, function calling emphasizes strong typing, structured schemas, and direct integration with code functions. The LLM analyzes user intent, selects appropriate functions, extracts typed parameters, and invokes functions with validated inputs.

Components: – Function Schema: Structured definitions with parameter types – Parameter Validation: Type checking and constraint enforcement – Function Binding: Direct mapping to callable functions – Response Formatting: Structured outputs from function calls – Multi-turn Handling: Multiple function calls in sequence

Use Cases: – Database queries with typed parameters – API calls with strict schemas – System operations requiring validation – Structured data processing – Multi-step function orchestration

LangChain Implementation: Uses LangChain’s function calling with OpenAI’s function calling API, implements type-safe parameter extraction, and handles multi-turn conversations.

Key Features: – Type-safe parameter extraction – JSON schema validation – Multiple function selection – Error handling and retries – Conversation context preservation

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 663
• Classes: 6
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

---

Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 021: Function Calling

Description:
    The Function Calling pattern enables LLMs to invoke structured functions with
    type-safe parameters. Unlike general tool use, function calling emphasizes strong
    typing, structured schemas, and direct integration with code functions. The LLM
    analyzes user intent, selects appropriate functions, extracts typed parameters,
    and invokes functions with validated inputs.

Components:
    - Function Schema: Structured definitions with parameter types
    - Parameter Validation: Type checking and constraint enforcement
    - Function Binding: Direct mapping to callable functions
    - Response Formatting: Structured outputs from function calls
    - Multi-turn Handling: Multiple function calls in sequence

Use Cases:
    - Database queries with typed parameters
    - API calls with strict schemas
    - System operations requiring validation
    - Structured data processing
    - Multi-step function orchestration

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses LangChain's function calling with OpenAI's function calling API,
    implements type-safe parameter extraction, and handles multi-turn conversations.

Key Features:
    - Type-safe parameter extraction
    - JSON schema validation
    - Multiple function selection
    - Error handling and retries
    - Conversation context preservation
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Function Calling pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import dataclasses.dataclass
import dataclasses.field
import datetime.datetime
import enum.Enum
import json
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import random
import typing.Any
import typing.Callable
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional
import typing.Union

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – dataclasses.field: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – datetime.datetime: Date and time handling – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – json: JSON serialization/deserialization – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – random: Random number generation – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Callable: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Union: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Classes

Class: ParameterType

Lines 52-59

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Types of function parameters.

---

Class: FunctionParameter

Lines 63-80

Purpose:

Definition of a function parameter.

Methods:

to_schema(self)

Lines 72-80

Purpose:

Convert to JSON schema format.

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D622310>

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Class: FunctionDefinition

Lines 84-139

Purpose:

Complete function definition with schema.

Methods:

to_openai_schema(self)

Lines 92-109

Purpose:

Convert to OpenAI function calling schema.

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D70EF90>

validate_parameters(self, params)

Lines 111-139

Purpose:

Validate parameters against schema.

Parameters: – params: Params

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D6EA090>

---

Class: FunctionCall

Lines 143-150

Purpose:

Record of a function call.

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Class: FunctionRegistry

Lines 153-309

Purpose:

Registry of callable functions with schemas.

Methods:

__init__(self)

Lines 158-161

Purpose:

Initialize function registry.

Parameters:

_register_builtin_functions(self)

Lines 163-224

Purpose:

Register built-in functions.

Parameters:

register_function(self, function_def)

Lines 226-228

Purpose:

Register a new function.

Parameters: – function_def: Function def

get_function(self, name)

Lines 230-232

Purpose:

Get function by name.

Parameters: – name: Name

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D15A090>

get_all_schemas(self)

Lines 234-236

Purpose:

Get all function schemas in OpenAI format.

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D1588D0>

_get_user_info(self, user_id, fields)

Lines 240-253

Purpose:

Mock user info retrieval.

Parameters: – user_id: User id – fields: Fields

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D701B90>

_create_order(self, product_id, quantity, priority)

Lines 255-265

Purpose:

Mock order creation.

Parameters: – product_id: Product id – quantity: Quantity – priority: Priority

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D6F7810>

_search_database(self, table, query, limit)

Lines 267-286

Purpose:

Mock database search.

Parameters: – table: Table – query: Input query or question – limit: Limit

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D15FC50>

_send_notification(self, user_id, message, urgent)

Lines 288-297

Purpose:

Mock notification sending.

Parameters: – user_id: User id – message: Message – urgent: Urgent

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D15E950>

_calculate_price(self, base_price, tax_rate, discount)

Lines 299-309

Purpose:

Calculate total price.

Parameters: – base_price: Base price – tax_rate: Tax rate – discount: Discount

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D676D10>

---

Class: FunctionCallingAgent

Lines 312-541

Purpose:

Agent that uses function calling to accomplish tasks.

Methods:

__init__(self, function_registry, model)

Lines 317-331

Purpose:

Initialize function calling agent.

Args:
    function_registry: Registry of available functions
    model: LLM model to use

Parameters: – function_registry: Function registry – model: Language model instance

select_and_extract(self, user_request, context)

Lines 333-391

Purpose:

Select functions and extract parameters from user request.

Args:
    user_request: User's request
    context: Optional context from previous turns

Returns:
    List of function calls to make

Parameters: – user_request: User request – context: Context

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D73B6D0>

execute_function(self, function_name, arguments)

Lines 393-453

Purpose:

Execute a function with given arguments.

Args:
    function_name: Name of function to call
    arguments: Arguments for the function

Returns:
    FunctionCall record

Parameters: – function_name: Function name – arguments: Arguments

Returns: FunctionCall

process_request(self, user_request, context)

Lines 455-510

Purpose:

Process user request with function calling.

Args:
    user_request: User's request
    context: Optional context

Returns:
    Results including function calls and response

Parameters: – user_request: User request – context: Context

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D178AD0>

_generate_response(self, user_request, function_calls)

Lines 512-541

Purpose:

Generate natural language response from function results.

Parameters: – user_request: User request – function_calls: Function calls

Returns: str

---

Functions

demonstrate_function_calling()

Lines 544-658

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Function Calling pattern.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Function Calling pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

---

Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

---

LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

---

Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

---

Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

---

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

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Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

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Related Patterns

• Pattern 020
• Pattern 022
• Other Tool Use Patterns (020-025)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

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Summary

The Function Calling pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 021_function_calling.py
Total Lines: 663
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #021

---

Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 020: Tool Selection & Use

Description:
    The Tool Selection & Use pattern enables agents to discover, select, and use external
    tools and APIs to extend their capabilities beyond the LLM's inherent knowledge. The
    agent analyzes the task, identifies appropriate tools, invokes them correctly, and
    processes the results.

Components:
    - Tool Registry: Catalog of available tools with descriptions
    - Selection Logic: Determines which tool(s) to use for a task
    - Parameter Extraction: Extracts required parameters from context
    - Tool Invocation: Executes tools with proper error handling
    - Result Integration: Incorporates tool outputs into responses

Use Cases:
    - Web search and information retrieval
    - Mathematical calculations
    - API integrations (weather, news, databases)
    - File operations and system commands
    - Data transformations

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses LangChain's Tool abstraction with structured tool definitions,
    implements tool selection logic, and integrates results into agent workflow.

Key Features:
    - Dynamic tool discovery
    - Context-aware tool selection
    - Robust error handling
    - Result formatting and integration
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional, Callable
from dataclasses import dataclass
from enum import Enum
import json
from datetime import datetime
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


class ToolCategory(Enum):
    """Categories of tools available."""
    SEARCH = "search"
    COMPUTATION = "computation"
    DATA = "data"
    COMMUNICATION = "communication"
    UTILITY = "utility"


@dataclass
class ToolDefinition:
    """Definition of a tool available to the agent."""
    name: str
    category: ToolCategory
    description: str
    parameters: List[str]
    function: Callable
    
    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Convert to dictionary for LLM context."""
        return {
            "name": self.name,
            "category": self.category.value,
            "description": self.description,
            "parameters": self.parameters
        }


@dataclass
class ToolInvocation:
    """Record of a tool invocation."""
    tool_name: str
    parameters: Dict[str, Any]
    result: Any
    success: bool
    error: Optional[str] = None


class ToolRegistry:
    """
    Registry of available tools with discovery and selection capabilities.
    """
    
    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize tool registry with built-in tools."""
        self.tools: Dict[str, ToolDefinition] = {}
        self._register_builtin_tools()
    
    def _register_builtin_tools(self):
        """Register built-in tools."""
        # Calculator tool
        self.register_tool(ToolDefinition(
            name="calculator",
            category=ToolCategory.COMPUTATION,
            description="Performs mathematical calculations. Supports +, -, *, /, **, sqrt, etc.",
            parameters=["expression"],
            function=self._calculator
        ))
        
        # Date/Time tool
        self.register_tool(ToolDefinition(
            name="datetime",
            category=ToolCategory.UTILITY,
            description="Gets current date and time, or formats dates",
            parameters=["format"],
            function=self._datetime
        ))
        
        # String manipulation tool
        self.register_tool(ToolDefinition(
            name="string_transform",
            category=ToolCategory.DATA,
            description="Transforms strings: uppercase, lowercase, reverse, length, etc.",
            parameters=["text", "operation"],
            function=self._string_transform
        ))
        
        # Search simulator (mock)
        self.register_tool(ToolDefinition(
            name="web_search",
            category=ToolCategory.SEARCH,
            description="Searches the web for information (simulated)",
            parameters=["query"],
            function=self._web_search_mock
        ))
        
        # Data formatter
        self.register_tool(ToolDefinition(
            name="format_data",
            category=ToolCategory.DATA,
            description="Formats data as JSON, CSV, or table",
            parameters=["data", "format"],
            function=self._format_data
        ))
    
    def register_tool(self, tool: ToolDefinition):
        """Register a new tool."""
        self.tools[tool.name] = tool
    
    def get_tool(self, name: str) -> Optional[ToolDefinition]:
        """Get a tool by name."""
        return self.tools.get(name)
    
    def get_tools_by_category(self, category: ToolCategory) -> List[ToolDefinition]:
        """Get all tools in a category."""
        return [tool for tool in self.tools.values() if tool.category == category]
    
    def search_tools(self, query: str) -> List[ToolDefinition]:
        """Search tools by query in name or description."""
        query_lower = query.lower()
        return [
            tool for tool in self.tools.values()
            if query_lower in tool.name.lower() or query_lower in tool.description.lower()
        ]
    
    def get_all_tools_description(self) -> str:
        """Get formatted description of all tools."""
        descriptions = []
        for tool in self.tools.values():
            params = ", ".join(tool.parameters)
            descriptions.append(
                f"- {tool.name} ({tool.category.value}): {tool.description}\n"
                f"  Parameters: {params}"
            )
        return "\n\n".join(descriptions)
    
    # Built-in tool implementations
    
    def _calculator(self, expression: str) -> str:
        """Calculate mathematical expression."""
        try:
            # Safe eval with limited scope
            allowed_names = {
                "abs": abs, "round": round, "min": min, "max": max,
                "sum": sum, "pow": pow, "sqrt": lambda x: x ** 0.5
            }
            result = eval(expression, {"__builtins__": {}}, allowed_names)
            return f"Result: {result}"
        except Exception as e:
            return f"Error: {str(e)}"
    
    def _datetime(self, format: str = "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S") -> str:
        """Get current date/time."""
        try:
            return datetime.now().strftime(format)
        except Exception as e:
            return f"Error: {str(e)}"
    
    def _string_transform(self, text: str, operation: str) -> str:
        """Transform string."""
        operations = {
            "uppercase": lambda s: s.upper(),
            "lowercase": lambda s: s.lower(),
            "reverse": lambda s: s[::-1],
            "length": lambda s: str(len(s)),
            "capitalize": lambda s: s.capitalize(),
            "title": lambda s: s.title()
        }
        
        if operation in operations:
            return operations[operation](text)
        else:
            return f"Unknown operation: {operation}"
    
    def _web_search_mock(self, query: str) -> str:
        """Mock web search (simulated)."""
        # In real implementation, this would use actual search API
        mock_results = {
            "weather": "Current weather: Sunny, 72°F",
            "news": "Latest news: Tech stocks rise, new AI breakthrough announced",
            "python": "Python is a high-level programming language known for readability",
            "default": f"Search results for '{query}': Multiple relevant articles found"
        }
        
        for key, result in mock_results.items():
            if key in query.lower():
                return result
        return mock_results["default"]
    
    def _format_data(self, data: str, format: str) -> str:
        """Format data in specified format."""
        try:
            if format == "json":
                # Try to parse and pretty-print
                parsed = json.loads(data)
                return json.dumps(parsed, indent=2)
            elif format == "uppercase":
                return data.upper()
            else:
                return data
        except Exception as e:
            return f"Error formatting: {str(e)}"


class ToolUsingAgent:
    """
    Agent that can discover, select, and use tools to accomplish tasks.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        tool_registry: ToolRegistry,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
    ):
        """
        Initialize tool-using agent.
        
        Args:
            tool_registry: Registry of available tools
            model: LLM model to use
        """
        self.tool_registry = tool_registry
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.3)
        self.invocation_history: List[ToolInvocation] = []
    
    def select_tools(self, task: str) -> List[str]:
        """
        Select appropriate tools for a task.
        
        Args:
            task: Task description
            
        Returns:
            List of selected tool names
        """
        tools_description = self.tool_registry.get_all_tools_description()
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are a tool selection expert. Given a task and available tools,
select the most appropriate tool(s) to accomplish the task."""),
            ("user", """Task: {task}

Available Tools:
{tools_description}

Select the best tool(s) for this task. Respond with ONLY the tool name(s), one per line.
If no tool is needed, respond with "NONE".""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "task": task,
            "tools_description": tools_description
        })
        
        # Parse tool names from response
        lines = response.strip().split("\n")
        tool_names = [
            line.strip()
            for line in lines
            if line.strip() and line.strip() != "NONE"
        ]
        
        # Validate tool names
        valid_tools = [
            name for name in tool_names
            if self.tool_registry.get_tool(name) is not None
        ]
        
        return valid_tools
    
    def extract_parameters(
        self,
        task: str,
        tool: ToolDefinition
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Extract tool parameters from task description.
        
        Args:
            task: Task description
            tool: Tool definition
            
        Returns:
            Dictionary of parameter values
        """
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are a parameter extraction expert. Extract the required
parameters for a tool from the task description."""),
            ("user", """Task: {task}

Tool: {tool_name}
Description: {tool_description}
Required Parameters: {parameters}

Extract the parameter values from the task. Respond ONLY with a JSON object
mapping parameter names to their values. If a parameter is not mentioned,
use a reasonable default or omit it.

Example: {{"expression": "2+2", "format": "json"}}""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "task": task,
            "tool_name": tool.name,
            "tool_description": tool.description,
            "parameters": ", ".join(tool.parameters)
        })
        
        try:
            # Extract JSON from response
            json_start = response.find("{")
            json_end = response.rfind("}") + 1
            if json_start != -1 and json_end > json_start:
                json_str = response[json_start:json_end]
                parameters = json.loads(json_str)
                return parameters
            else:
                return {}
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"Error parsing parameters: {e}")
            return {}
    
    def invoke_tool(
        self,
        tool_name: str,
        parameters: Dict[str, Any]
    ) -> ToolInvocation:
        """
        Invoke a tool with given parameters.
        
        Args:
            tool_name: Name of tool to invoke
            parameters: Parameters for the tool
            
        Returns:
            ToolInvocation record
        """
        tool = self.tool_registry.get_tool(tool_name)
        
        if tool is None:
            invocation = ToolInvocation(
                tool_name=tool_name,
                parameters=parameters,
                result=None,
                success=False,
                error=f"Tool '{tool_name}' not found"
            )
            self.invocation_history.append(invocation)
            return invocation
        
        try:
            # Invoke tool function with parameters
            result = tool.function(**parameters)
            
            invocation = ToolInvocation(
                tool_name=tool_name,
                parameters=parameters,
                result=result,
                success=True
            )
        except Exception as e:
            invocation = ToolInvocation(
                tool_name=tool_name,
                parameters=parameters,
                result=None,
                success=False,
                error=str(e)
            )
        
        self.invocation_history.append(invocation)
        return invocation
    
    def process_task(self, task: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Process a task using tool selection and invocation.
        
        Args:
            task: Task to process
            
        Returns:
            Results including tool invocations and final response
        """
        print(f"\n[Agent] Processing task: {task}\n")
        
        # Step 1: Select tools
        print("[Agent] Step 1: Selecting tools...")
        selected_tools = self.select_tools(task)
        
        if not selected_tools:
            print("[Agent] No tools needed for this task\n")
            return {
                "task": task,
                "tools_used": [],
                "invocations": [],
                "final_response": "Task does not require tool usage"
            }
        
        print(f"[Agent] Selected tools: {', '.join(selected_tools)}\n")
        
        # Step 2: Extract parameters and invoke tools
        print("[Agent] Step 2: Invoking tools...")
        invocations = []
        
        for tool_name in selected_tools:
            tool = self.tool_registry.get_tool(tool_name)
            
            # Extract parameters
            parameters = self.extract_parameters(task, tool)
            print(f"[Agent] {tool_name} parameters: {parameters}")
            
            # Invoke tool
            invocation = self.invoke_tool(tool_name, parameters)
            invocations.append(invocation)
            
            if invocation.success:
                print(f"[Agent] {tool_name} result: {invocation.result}\n")
            else:
                print(f"[Agent] {tool_name} error: {invocation.error}\n")
        
        # Step 3: Integrate results
        print("[Agent] Step 3: Integrating results...")
        final_response = self._integrate_results(task, invocations)
        
        return {
            "task": task,
            "tools_used": selected_tools,
            "invocations": invocations,
            "final_response": final_response
        }
    
    def _integrate_results(
        self,
        task: str,
        invocations: List[ToolInvocation]
    ) -> str:
        """Integrate tool results into final response."""
        results_text = "\n".join([
            f"- {inv.tool_name}: {inv.result if inv.success else f'Error: {inv.error}'}"
            for inv in invocations
        ])
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", "You integrate tool results into coherent responses."),
            ("user", """Task: {task}

Tool Results:
{results_text}

Provide a complete answer to the task incorporating these results naturally.""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        response = chain.invoke({
            "task": task,
            "results_text": results_text
        })
        
        return response.strip()


def demonstrate_tool_selection():
    """Demonstrate the Tool Selection & Use pattern."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("TOOL SELECTION & USE PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    # Initialize registry and agent
    registry = ToolRegistry()
    agent = ToolUsingAgent(registry)
    
    # Show available tools
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("AVAILABLE TOOLS")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(registry.get_all_tools_description())
    
    # Test 1: Calculation task
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Mathematical Calculation")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task1 = "Calculate the result of 15 squared plus 25"
    result1 = agent.process_task(task1)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result1["final_response"])
    
    # Test 2: Multiple tools
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Multiple Tools")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task2 = "What is the current date and time, and also calculate 100 divided by 4?"
    result2 = agent.process_task(task2)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result2["final_response"])
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("TOOLS USED:")
    print("-" * 80)
    for inv in result2["invocations"]:
        print(f"  - {inv.tool_name}: {'Success' if inv.success else 'Failed'}")
    
    # Test 3: String manipulation
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 3: String Transformation")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task3 = "Convert 'hello world' to uppercase and tell me its length"
    result3 = agent.process_task(task3)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result3["final_response"])
    
    # Test 4: Search task
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 4: Web Search (Simulated)")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task4 = "Search for information about Python programming"
    result4 = agent.process_task(task4)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result4["final_response"])
    
    # Summary
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(f"""
Total tasks processed: 4
Total tool invocations: {len(agent.invocation_history)}
Success rate: {sum(1 for inv in agent.invocation_history if inv.success) / len(agent.invocation_history) * 100:.0f}%

The Tool Selection & Use pattern demonstrates:

1. **Tool Discovery**: Agent can identify available tools
2. **Intelligent Selection**: Chooses appropriate tools for tasks
3. **Parameter Extraction**: Extracts parameters from natural language
4. **Robust Invocation**: Handles tool execution with error handling
5. **Result Integration**: Combines tool outputs into coherent responses

Key Benefits:
- **Extended Capabilities**: Goes beyond LLM knowledge
- **Task-Appropriate**: Selects right tool for each job
- **Error Resilient**: Graceful handling of failures
- **Composable**: Can use multiple tools together

Use Cases:
- API integrations (weather, news, databases)
- Mathematical computations
- Web searches and data retrieval
- File operations
- Data transformations

This pattern is the foundation for agentic AI systems that can interact
with the real world through tools and APIs.
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_tool_selection()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Tool Selection

Pattern 020: Tool Selection – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Tool Selection pattern implementation.

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Pattern Description

Pattern 020: Tool Selection & Use

Description: The Tool Selection & Use pattern enables agents to discover, select, and use external tools and APIs to extend their capabilities beyond the LLM’s inherent knowledge. The agent analyzes the task, identifies appropriate tools, invokes them correctly, and processes the results.

Components: – Tool Registry: Catalog of available tools with descriptions – Selection Logic: Determines which tool(s) to use for a task – Parameter Extraction: Extracts required parameters from context – Tool Invocation: Executes tools with proper error handling – Result Integration: Incorporates tool outputs into responses

Use Cases: – Web search and information retrieval – Mathematical calculations – API integrations (weather, news, databases) – File operations and system commands – Data transformations

LangChain Implementation: Uses LangChain’s Tool abstraction with structured tool definitions, implements tool selection logic, and integrates results into agent workflow.

Key Features: – Dynamic tool discovery – Context-aware tool selection – Robust error handling – Result formatting and integration

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 617
• Classes: 5
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

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Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 020: Tool Selection & Use

Description:
    The Tool Selection & Use pattern enables agents to discover, select, and use external
    tools and APIs to extend their capabilities beyond the LLM's inherent knowledge. The
    agent analyzes the task, identifies appropriate tools, invokes them correctly, and
    processes the results.

Components:
    - Tool Registry: Catalog of available tools with descriptions
    - Selection Logic: Determines which tool(s) to use for a task
    - Parameter Extraction: Extracts required parameters from context
    - Tool Invocation: Executes tools with proper error handling
    - Result Integration: Incorporates tool outputs into responses

Use Cases:
    - Web search and information retrieval
    - Mathematical calculations
    - API integrations (weather, news, databases)
    - File operations and system commands
    - Data transformations

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses LangChain's Tool abstraction with structured tool definitions,
    implements tool selection logic, and integrates results into agent workflow.

Key Features:
    - Dynamic tool discovery
    - Context-aware tool selection
    - Robust error handling
    - Result formatting and integration
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Tool Selection pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import dataclasses.dataclass
import datetime.datetime
import enum.Enum
import json
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import typing.Any
import typing.Callable
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – datetime.datetime: Date and time handling – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – json: JSON serialization/deserialization – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Callable: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Classes

Class: ToolCategory

Lines 50-56

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Categories of tools available.

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Class: ToolDefinition

Lines 60-75

Purpose:

Definition of a tool available to the agent.

Methods:

to_dict(self)

Lines 68-75

Purpose:

Convert to dictionary for LLM context.

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D60E950>

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Class: ToolInvocation

Lines 79-85

Purpose:

Record of a tool invocation.

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Class: ToolRegistry

Lines 88-241

Purpose:

Registry of available tools with discovery and selection capabilities.

Methods:

__init__(self)

Lines 93-96

Purpose:

Initialize tool registry with built-in tools.

Parameters:

_register_builtin_tools(self)

Lines 98-143

Purpose:

Register built-in tools.

Parameters:

register_tool(self, tool)

Lines 145-147

Purpose:

Register a new tool.

Parameters: – tool: Tool

get_tool(self, name)

Lines 149-151

Purpose:

Get a tool by name.

Parameters: – name: Name

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D6A1510>

get_tools_by_category(self, category)

Lines 153-155

Purpose:

Get all tools in a category.

Parameters: – category: Category

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D6A1E50>

search_tools(self, query)

Lines 157-163

Purpose:

Search tools by query in name or description.

Parameters: – query: Input query or question

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D168490>

get_all_tools_description(self)

Lines 165-174

Purpose:

Get formatted description of all tools.

Parameters:

Returns: str

_calculator(self, expression)

Lines 178-189

Purpose:

Calculate mathematical expression.

Parameters: – expression: Expression

Returns: str

_datetime(self, format)

Lines 191-196

Purpose:

Get current date/time.

Parameters: – format: Format

Returns: str

_string_transform(self, text, operation)

Lines 198-212

Purpose:

Transform string.

Parameters: – text: Text – operation: Operation

Returns: str

_web_search_mock(self, query)

Lines 214-227

Purpose:

Mock web search (simulated).

Parameters: – query: Input query or question

Returns: str

_format_data(self, data, format)

Lines 229-241

Purpose:

Format data in specified format.

Parameters: – data: Data – format: Format

Returns: str

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Class: ToolUsingAgent

Lines 244-502

Purpose:

Agent that can discover, select, and use tools to accomplish tasks.

Methods:

__init__(self, tool_registry, model)

Lines 249-263

Purpose:

Initialize tool-using agent.

Args:
    tool_registry: Registry of available tools
    model: LLM model to use

Parameters: – tool_registry: Tool registry – model: Language model instance

select_tools(self, task)

Lines 265-310

Purpose:

Select appropriate tools for a task.

Args:
    task: Task description

Returns:
    List of selected tool names

Parameters: – task: Task

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D627510>

extract_parameters(self, task, tool)

Lines 312-364

Purpose:

Extract tool parameters from task description.

Args:
    task: Task description
    tool: Tool definition

Returns:
    Dictionary of parameter values

Parameters: – task: Task – tool: Tool

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D6076D0>

invoke_tool(self, tool_name, parameters)

Lines 366-414

Purpose:

Invoke a tool with given parameters.

Args:
    tool_name: Name of tool to invoke
    parameters: Parameters for the tool

Returns:
    ToolInvocation record

Parameters: – tool_name: Tool name – parameters: Parameters

Returns: ToolInvocation

process_task(self, task)

Lines 416-472

Purpose:

Process a task using tool selection and invocation.

Args:
    task: Task to process

Returns:
    Results including tool invocations and final response

Parameters: – task: Task

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D633290>

_integrate_results(self, task, invocations)

Lines 474-502

Purpose:

Integrate tool results into final response.

Parameters: – task: Task – invocations: Invocations

Returns: str

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Functions

demonstrate_tool_selection()

Lines 505-612

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Tool Selection & Use pattern.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Tool Selection pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

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Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

---

LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

---

Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

---

Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

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Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

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Related Patterns

• Pattern 019
• Pattern 021
• Other Tool Use Patterns (020-025)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

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Summary

The Tool Selection pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 020_tool_selection.py
Total Lines: 617
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #020

---

Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 019: Society of Mind

Description:
    The Society of Mind pattern implements a cognitive architecture where multiple
    specialized sub-agents (each handling a specific aspect of cognition) work together
    to form a coherent intelligent system. Inspired by Marvin Minsky's theory, this
    pattern views intelligence as emerging from the interaction of many simple processes.

Components:
    - Perception Agents: Process and interpret inputs
    - Memory Agents: Store and retrieve information
    - Reasoning Agents: Logical thinking and analysis
    - Planning Agents: Goal setting and strategy
    - Execution Agents: Action taking and output generation
    - Meta-Cognitive Agent: Coordinates other agents

Use Cases:
    - Complex cognitive modeling
    - General AI systems
    - Multi-faceted problem-solving
    - Comprehensive decision-making systems

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses specialized LLM agents for different cognitive functions, implements
    inter-agent communication protocols, maintains shared mental state, and
    coordinates through a meta-cognitive controller.

Key Features:
    - Specialized cognitive sub-agents
    - Integrated cognitive architecture
    - Emergent intelligent behavior
    - Meta-cognitive coordination
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


class CognitiveFunction(Enum):
    """Types of cognitive functions."""
    PERCEPTION = "perception"
    MEMORY = "memory"
    REASONING = "reasoning"
    PLANNING = "planning"
    EXECUTION = "execution"
    EMOTION = "emotion"


@dataclass
class MentalState:
    """Shared mental state of the society."""
    current_input: Optional[str] = None
    perceived_situation: Optional[str] = None
    relevant_memories: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
    reasoning_output: Optional[str] = None
    plan: Optional[str] = None
    emotional_state: Optional[str] = None
    final_output: Optional[str] = None


@dataclass
class CognitiveOutput:
    """Output from a cognitive agent."""
    function: CognitiveFunction
    agent_id: str
    output: str
    confidence: float


class CognitiveAgent:
    """
    A specialized cognitive agent handling one aspect of cognition.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        agent_id: str,
        function: CognitiveFunction,
        description: str,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
    ):
        """
        Initialize a cognitive agent.
        
        Args:
            agent_id: Unique identifier
            function: Cognitive function this agent handles
            description: Description of agent's role
            model: LLM model to use
        """
        self.agent_id = agent_id
        self.function = function
        self.description = description
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.6)
    
    def get_system_prompt(self) -> str:
        """Get the system prompt for this cognitive agent."""
        prompts = {
            CognitiveFunction.PERCEPTION: f"""You are the Perception Agent.
Role: {self.description}
You interpret inputs, identify key elements, and understand the situation.
Provide clear, objective perception of what you observe.""",
            
            CognitiveFunction.MEMORY: f"""You are the Memory Agent.
Role: {self.description}
You recall relevant past experiences, facts, and patterns.
Provide relevant memories that can inform current processing.""",
            
            CognitiveFunction.REASONING: f"""You are the Reasoning Agent.
Role: {self.description}
You analyze information logically, identify patterns, and draw conclusions.
Provide sound logical reasoning and analysis.""",
            
            CognitiveFunction.PLANNING: f"""You are the Planning Agent.
Role: {self.description}
You create strategies, set goals, and plan actions.
Provide clear, actionable plans.""",
            
            CognitiveFunction.EXECUTION: f"""You are the Execution Agent.
Role: {self.description}
You take plans and create concrete outputs and actions.
Provide clear, actionable outputs.""",
            
            CognitiveFunction.EMOTION: f"""You are the Emotion Agent.
Role: {self.description}
You assess emotional context and implications.
Provide emotional intelligence and empathy."""
        }
        return prompts[self.function]
    
    def process(
        self,
        mental_state: MentalState,
        context: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> CognitiveOutput:
        """
        Process information according to cognitive function.
        
        Args:
            mental_state: Current mental state
            context: Optional additional context
            
        Returns:
            Cognitive output
        """
        # Build context based on what's available in mental state
        state_context = self._build_context(mental_state)
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", self.get_system_prompt()),
            ("user", """Current Mental State:
{state_context}

{additional_context}

Perform your cognitive function and provide output (2-3 sentences):""")
        ])
        
        additional = f"Additional Context: {context}" if context else ""
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        output = chain.invoke({
            "state_context": state_context,
            "additional_context": additional
        })
        
        return CognitiveOutput(
            function=self.function,
            agent_id=self.agent_id,
            output=output.strip(),
            confidence=0.8  # Simplified confidence
        )
    
    def _build_context(self, mental_state: MentalState) -> str:
        """Build context string from mental state."""
        parts = []
        
        if mental_state.current_input:
            parts.append(f"Input: {mental_state.current_input}")
        if mental_state.perceived_situation:
            parts.append(f"Perception: {mental_state.perceived_situation}")
        if mental_state.relevant_memories:
            parts.append(f"Memories: {'; '.join(mental_state.relevant_memories[:3])}")
        if mental_state.reasoning_output:
            parts.append(f"Reasoning: {mental_state.reasoning_output}")
        if mental_state.plan:
            parts.append(f"Plan: {mental_state.plan}")
        if mental_state.emotional_state:
            parts.append(f"Emotional Context: {mental_state.emotional_state}")
        
        return "\n".join(parts) if parts else "No information yet"


class MetaCognitiveController:
    """
    Meta-cognitive controller that coordinates cognitive agents.
    """
    
    def __init__(self, model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"):
        """Initialize meta-cognitive controller."""
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.5)
    
    def decide_next_step(
        self,
        mental_state: MentalState,
        completed_functions: List[CognitiveFunction]
    ) -> Optional[CognitiveFunction]:
        """
        Decide which cognitive function to invoke next.
        
        Args:
            mental_state: Current mental state
            completed_functions: Functions already completed
            
        Returns:
            Next cognitive function to invoke, or None if done
        """
        # Standard cognitive pipeline
        pipeline = [
            CognitiveFunction.PERCEPTION,
            CognitiveFunction.MEMORY,
            CognitiveFunction.EMOTION,
            CognitiveFunction.REASONING,
            CognitiveFunction.PLANNING,
            CognitiveFunction.EXECUTION
        ]
        
        for function in pipeline:
            if function not in completed_functions:
                return function
        
        return None  # All done
    
    def integrate_outputs(
        self,
        mental_state: MentalState,
        outputs: List[CognitiveOutput]
    ) -> str:
        """
        Integrate outputs from all cognitive agents.
        
        Args:
            mental_state: Final mental state
            outputs: All cognitive outputs
            
        Returns:
            Integrated final response
        """
        outputs_text = "\n\n".join([
            f"{out.function.value.upper()}:\n{out.output}"
            for out in outputs
        ])
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", """You are the Meta-Cognitive Integrator.
You synthesize outputs from specialized cognitive agents into a coherent response."""),
            ("user", """Original Input: {original_input}

Cognitive Processing Results:
{outputs_text}

Synthesize these cognitive outputs into a unified, coherent final response that:
1. Addresses the original input completely
2. Integrates insights from all cognitive functions
3. Is clear and actionable
4. Shows balanced consideration of all aspects""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        integration = chain.invoke({
            "original_input": mental_state.current_input,
            "outputs_text": outputs_text
        })
        
        return integration.strip()


class SocietyOfMind:
    """
    Implements the Society of Mind cognitive architecture.
    """
    
    def __init__(self, model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"):
        """Initialize the society of mind."""
        self.model = model
        self.cognitive_agents: Dict[CognitiveFunction, CognitiveAgent] = {}
        self.meta_controller = MetaCognitiveController(model)
        self.mental_state = MentalState()
        
        # Initialize cognitive agents
        self._initialize_agents()
    
    def _initialize_agents(self):
        """Initialize all cognitive agents."""
        agents_config = {
            CognitiveFunction.PERCEPTION: ("Perceptor", "Interprets and understands inputs"),
            CognitiveFunction.MEMORY: ("Memorist", "Recalls relevant past information"),
            CognitiveFunction.REASONING: ("Reasoner", "Analyzes and draws conclusions"),
            CognitiveFunction.PLANNING: ("Planner", "Creates strategies and plans"),
            CognitiveFunction.EXECUTION: ("Executor", "Generates concrete outputs"),
            CognitiveFunction.EMOTION: ("Empath", "Assesses emotional context")
        }
        
        for function, (agent_id, description) in agents_config.items():
            self.cognitive_agents[function] = CognitiveAgent(
                agent_id,
                function,
                description,
                self.model
            )
    
    def process(self, input_text: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Process input through the entire society of mind.
        
        Args:
            input_text: Input to process
            
        Returns:
            Processing results with all cognitive outputs
        """
        print(f"\n[Society of Mind] Processing: {input_text}\n")
        
        # Initialize mental state
        self.mental_state = MentalState(current_input=input_text)
        
        completed_functions: List[CognitiveFunction] = []
        cognitive_outputs: List[CognitiveOutput] = []
        
        # Cognitive processing pipeline
        while True:
            # Meta-controller decides next step
            next_function = self.meta_controller.decide_next_step(
                self.mental_state,
                completed_functions
            )
            
            if next_function is None:
                break  # Processing complete
            
            # Invoke cognitive agent
            agent = self.cognitive_agents[next_function]
            
            print(f"[{agent.agent_id}] Processing ({next_function.value})...")
            
            output = agent.process(self.mental_state)
            cognitive_outputs.append(output)
            completed_functions.append(next_function)
            
            print(f"[{agent.agent_id}] Output: {output.output}\n")
            
            # Update mental state
            self._update_mental_state(output)
        
        # Integrate all outputs
        print("[Meta-Controller] Integrating cognitive outputs...\n")
        
        final_output = self.meta_controller.integrate_outputs(
            self.mental_state,
            cognitive_outputs
        )
        
        self.mental_state.final_output = final_output
        
        return {
            "input": input_text,
            "cognitive_outputs": cognitive_outputs,
            "mental_state": self.mental_state,
            "final_output": final_output
        }
    
    def _update_mental_state(self, output: CognitiveOutput):
        """Update mental state based on cognitive output."""
        if output.function == CognitiveFunction.PERCEPTION:
            self.mental_state.perceived_situation = output.output
        elif output.function == CognitiveFunction.MEMORY:
            self.mental_state.relevant_memories = [output.output]
        elif output.function == CognitiveFunction.REASONING:
            self.mental_state.reasoning_output = output.output
        elif output.function == CognitiveFunction.PLANNING:
            self.mental_state.plan = output.output
        elif output.function == CognitiveFunction.EMOTION:
            self.mental_state.emotional_state = output.output
    
    def get_architecture_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Get summary of the cognitive architecture."""
        return {
            "cognitive_agents": [
                {
                    "id": agent.agent_id,
                    "function": agent.function.value,
                    "description": agent.description
                }
                for agent in self.cognitive_agents.values()
            ],
            "processing_pipeline": [f.value for f in CognitiveFunction]
        }


def demonstrate_society_of_mind():
    """Demonstrate the Society of Mind pattern."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("SOCIETY OF MIND PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    # Initialize the society
    society = SocietyOfMind()
    
    # Show architecture
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("COGNITIVE ARCHITECTURE")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    arch = society.get_architecture_summary()
    print("\nCognitive Agents:")
    for agent in arch["cognitive_agents"]:
        print(f"  - {agent['id']} ({agent['function']}): {agent['description']}")
    
    # Test 1: Decision-making scenario
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Complex Decision-Making")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    input1 = "I'm considering changing careers from engineering to product management. What should I consider?"
    
    result1 = society.process(input1)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("COGNITIVE PROCESSING BREAKDOWN:")
    print("=" * 80)
    for output in result1["cognitive_outputs"]:
        print(f"\n{output.function.value.upper()}:")
        print(f"  {output.output}")
    
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("FINAL INTEGRATED RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result1["final_output"])
    
    # Test 2: Creative problem-solving
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Creative Problem-Solving")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    input2 = "How can I make studying more engaging and effective for students who find it boring?"
    
    result2 = society.process(input2)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL INTEGRATED RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result2["final_output"])
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("MENTAL STATE SNAPSHOT:")
    print("-" * 80)
    state = result2["mental_state"]
    print(f"Perception: {state.perceived_situation[:80]}...")
    print(f"Emotion: {state.emotional_state[:80]}...")
    print(f"Plan: {state.plan[:80]}...")
    
    # Test 3: Interpersonal situation
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 3: Interpersonal Situation")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    input3 = "My teammate is often late to meetings and it's affecting team morale. How should I address this?"
    
    result3 = society.process(input3)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("COGNITIVE PROCESSING BREAKDOWN:")
    print("=" * 80)
    for output in result3["cognitive_outputs"]:
        print(f"\n{output.function.value.upper()}:")
        print(f"  {output.output}")
    
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("FINAL INTEGRATED RESPONSE:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result3["final_output"])
    
    # Summary
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print("""
The Society of Mind pattern demonstrates several key benefits:

1. **Cognitive Specialization**: Each agent handles one aspect of cognition
2. **Emergent Intelligence**: Complex behavior from simple component interactions
3. **Comprehensive Processing**: All aspects of problem considered
4. **Integrated Output**: Coherent response from diverse cognitive functions

Cognitive Architecture:
- **Perception**: Interprets and understands inputs
- **Memory**: Recalls relevant past information
- **Emotion**: Assesses emotional context and empathy
- **Reasoning**: Analyzes logically and draws conclusions
- **Planning**: Creates strategies and action plans
- **Execution**: Generates concrete outputs

Processing Flow:
1. Input received and stored in mental state
2. Each cognitive agent processes in sequence
3. Mental state updated after each agent
4. Meta-controller integrates all outputs
5. Final coherent response generated

Use Cases:
- Complex decision-making systems
- General AI architectures
- Multi-faceted problem-solving
- Cognitive modeling and simulation
- Comprehensive analysis tasks

The pattern is particularly effective when:
- Problems require multiple perspectives
- Cognitive diversity adds value
- Comprehensive analysis is needed
- Emotional intelligence matters
- Integration of multiple factors is important

This architecture models how human intelligence emerges from the interaction
of many specialized mental processes, creating a more human-like AI system.
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_society_of_mind()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Society Of Mind

Pattern 019: Society Of Mind – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Society Of Mind pattern implementation.

---

Pattern Description

Pattern 019: Society of Mind

Description: The Society of Mind pattern implements a cognitive architecture where multiple specialized sub-agents (each handling a specific aspect of cognition) work together to form a coherent intelligent system. Inspired by Marvin Minsky’s theory, this pattern views intelligence as emerging from the interaction of many simple processes.

Components: – Perception Agents: Process and interpret inputs – Memory Agents: Store and retrieve information – Reasoning Agents: Logical thinking and analysis – Planning Agents: Goal setting and strategy – Execution Agents: Action taking and output generation – Meta-Cognitive Agent: Coordinates other agents

Use Cases: – Complex cognitive modeling – General AI systems – Multi-faceted problem-solving – Comprehensive decision-making systems

LangChain Implementation: Uses specialized LLM agents for different cognitive functions, implements inter-agent communication protocols, maintains shared mental state, and coordinates through a meta-cognitive controller.

Key Features: – Specialized cognitive sub-agents – Integrated cognitive architecture – Emergent intelligent behavior – Meta-cognitive coordination

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 544
• Classes: 6
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

---

Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 019: Society of Mind

Description:
    The Society of Mind pattern implements a cognitive architecture where multiple
    specialized sub-agents (each handling a specific aspect of cognition) work together
    to form a coherent intelligent system. Inspired by Marvin Minsky's theory, this
    pattern views intelligence as emerging from the interaction of many simple processes.

Components:
    - Perception Agents: Process and interpret inputs
    - Memory Agents: Store and retrieve information
    - Reasoning Agents: Logical thinking and analysis
    - Planning Agents: Goal setting and strategy
    - Execution Agents: Action taking and output generation
    - Meta-Cognitive Agent: Coordinates other agents

Use Cases:
    - Complex cognitive modeling
    - General AI systems
    - Multi-faceted problem-solving
    - Comprehensive decision-making systems

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses specialized LLM agents for different cognitive functions, implements
    inter-agent communication protocols, maintains shared mental state, and
    coordinates through a meta-cognitive controller.

Key Features:
    - Specialized cognitive sub-agents
    - Integrated cognitive architecture
    - Emergent intelligent behavior
    - Meta-cognitive coordination
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Society Of Mind pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import dataclasses.dataclass
import dataclasses.field
import enum.Enum
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import typing.Any
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – dataclasses.field: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

---

Classes

Class: CognitiveFunction

Lines 49-56

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Types of cognitive functions.

---

Class: MentalState

Lines 60-68

Purpose:

Shared mental state of the society.

---

Class: CognitiveOutput

Lines 72-77

Purpose:

Output from a cognitive agent.

---

Class: CognitiveAgent

Lines 80-202

Purpose:

A specialized cognitive agent handling one aspect of cognition.

Methods:

__init__(self, agent_id, function, description, model)

Lines 85-104

Purpose:

Initialize a cognitive agent.

Args:
    agent_id: Unique identifier
    function: Cognitive function this agent handles
    description: Description of agent's role
    model: LLM model to use

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – function: Function – description: Description – model: Language model instance

get_system_prompt(self)

Lines 106-139

Purpose:

Get the system prompt for this cognitive agent.

Parameters:

Returns: str

process(self, mental_state, context)

Lines 141-183

Purpose:

Process information according to cognitive function.

Args:
    mental_state: Current mental state
    context: Optional additional context

Returns:
    Cognitive output

Parameters: – mental_state: Mental state – context: Context

Returns: CognitiveOutput

_build_context(self, mental_state)

Lines 185-202

Purpose:

Build context string from mental state.

Parameters: – mental_state: Mental state

Returns: str

---

Class: MetaCognitiveController

Lines 205-287

Purpose:

Meta-cognitive controller that coordinates cognitive agents.

Methods:

__init__(self, model)

Lines 210-212

Purpose:

Initialize meta-cognitive controller.

Parameters: – model: Language model instance

decide_next_step(self, mental_state, completed_functions)

Lines 214-243

Purpose:

Decide which cognitive function to invoke next.

Args:
    mental_state: Current mental state
    completed_functions: Functions already completed

Returns:
    Next cognitive function to invoke, or None if done

Parameters: – mental_state: Mental state – completed_functions: Completed functions

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D71B610>

integrate_outputs(self, mental_state, outputs)

Lines 245-287

Purpose:

Integrate outputs from all cognitive agents.

Args:
    mental_state: Final mental state
    outputs: All cognitive outputs

Returns:
    Integrated final response

Parameters: – mental_state: Mental state – outputs: Outputs

Returns: str

---

Class: SocietyOfMind

Lines 290-409

Purpose:

Implements the Society of Mind cognitive architecture.

Methods:

__init__(self, model)

Lines 295-303

Purpose:

Initialize the society of mind.

Parameters: – model: Language model instance

_initialize_agents(self)

Lines 305-322

Purpose:

Initialize all cognitive agents.

Parameters:

process(self, input_text)

Lines 324-382

Purpose:

Process input through the entire society of mind.

Args:
    input_text: Input to process

Returns:
    Processing results with all cognitive outputs

Parameters: – input_text: Input data

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D6597D0>

_update_mental_state(self, output)

Lines 384-395

Purpose:

Update mental state based on cognitive output.

Parameters: – output: Output

get_architecture_summary(self)

Lines 397-409

Purpose:

Get summary of the cognitive architecture.

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D158E90>

---

Functions

demonstrate_society_of_mind()

Lines 412-539

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Society of Mind pattern.

---

Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Society Of Mind pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

---

Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

---

LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

---

Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

---

Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

---

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

---

Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

---

Related Patterns

• Pattern 018
• Pattern 020
• Other Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

---

Summary

The Society Of Mind pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

---

File: 019_society_of_mind.py
Total Lines: 544
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #019

---

Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 018: Cooperative Multi-Agent

Description:
    The Cooperative Multi-Agent pattern features agents working together toward shared
    goals through collaboration, communication, and coordination. Agents share information,
    coordinate actions, and help each other to achieve collective objectives more
    effectively than they could individually.

Components:
    - Cooperative Agents: Agents designed to collaborate
    - Shared Goal System: Common objectives all agents work toward
    - Communication Protocol: Message passing and information sharing
    - Coordination Mechanism: Synchronizing agent actions
    - Resource Sharing: Pooling knowledge and capabilities

Use Cases:
    - Complex collaborative tasks
    - Distributed problem-solving
    - Team-based projects
    - Multi-perspective analysis

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses multiple LLM agents with shared context, implements message passing
    between agents, maintains shared knowledge base, and coordinates actions
    through explicit communication protocols.

Key Features:
    - Shared goal alignment
    - Inter-agent communication
    - Knowledge sharing
    - Coordinated action planning
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


class MessageType(Enum):
    """Types of messages agents can exchange."""
    INFORMATION = "information"
    REQUEST = "request"
    OFFER = "offer"
    COORDINATION = "coordination"
    RESULT = "result"


@dataclass
class Message:
    """Message exchanged between agents."""
    from_agent: str
    to_agent: Optional[str]  # None means broadcast to all
    message_type: MessageType
    content: str
    context: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None


@dataclass
class SharedKnowledge:
    """Knowledge base shared among cooperative agents."""
    facts: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
    insights: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
    decisions: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)


@dataclass
class CooperativeTask:
    """Task for cooperative agents to work on."""
    task_id: str
    description: str
    assigned_agents: List[str]
    result: Optional[str] = None
    completed: bool = False


class CooperativeAgent:
    """
    An agent designed for cooperation and collaboration.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        agent_id: str,
        role: str,
        expertise: str,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
    ):
        """
        Initialize a cooperative agent.
        
        Args:
            agent_id: Unique identifier
            role: Agent's role in the team
            expertise: Agent's area of expertise
            model: LLM model to use
        """
        self.agent_id = agent_id
        self.role = role
        self.expertise = expertise
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.6)
        
        # Collaboration state
        self.inbox: List[Message] = []
        self.outbox: List[Message] = []
        self.knowledge: List[str] = []
    
    def get_persona(self) -> str:
        """Get agent's cooperative persona."""
        return f"""You are {self.agent_id}, a cooperative team member.
Role: {self.role}
Expertise: {self.expertise}

You are collaborative, supportive, and focused on team success.
You actively share information, offer help, and coordinate with teammates."""
    
    def analyze_task(
        self,
        task: CooperativeTask,
        shared_knowledge: SharedKnowledge
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Analyze a task from the agent's perspective.
        
        Args:
            task: Task to analyze
            shared_knowledge: Shared team knowledge
            
        Returns:
            Analysis with contributions and needs
        """
        knowledge_context = "\n".join([
            f"- {fact}" for fact in shared_knowledge.facts[:5]
        ]) if shared_knowledge.facts else "No shared knowledge yet"
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", self.get_persona()),
            ("user", """Task: {task_description}

Team's shared knowledge:
{knowledge_context}

Analyze this task and provide:
1. What you can contribute (based on your expertise)
2. What help you need from teammates
3. Key considerations

Be specific and collaborative.""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        analysis = chain.invoke({
            "task_description": task.description,
            "knowledge_context": knowledge_context
        })
        
        return {"analysis": analysis.strip()}
    
    def contribute_to_task(
        self,
        task: CooperativeTask,
        team_messages: List[Message],
        shared_knowledge: SharedKnowledge
    ) -> str:
        """
        Contribute to solving the task.
        
        Args:
            task: Task to contribute to
            team_messages: Recent messages from team
            shared_knowledge: Shared knowledge base
            
        Returns:
            Agent's contribution
        """
        # Build context from team communication
        recent_messages = [
            f"{msg.from_agent} ({msg.message_type.value}): {msg.content}"
            for msg in team_messages[-5:]  # Last 5 messages
        ]
        message_context = "\n".join(recent_messages) if recent_messages else "No recent messages"
        
        knowledge_context = "\n".join([
            f"- {item}" for item in shared_knowledge.facts[:5]
        ]) if shared_knowledge.facts else "None yet"
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", self.get_persona()),
            ("user", """Task: {task_description}

Recent team communication:
{message_context}

Shared knowledge:
{knowledge_context}

Provide your contribution to solving this task.
Build upon teammates' input and share your expertise.
Be specific and actionable (2-3 sentences).""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        contribution = chain.invoke({
            "task_description": task.description,
            "message_context": message_context,
            "knowledge_context": knowledge_context
        })
        
        return contribution.strip()
    
    def send_message(
        self,
        to_agent: Optional[str],
        message_type: MessageType,
        content: str
    ) -> Message:
        """
        Send a message to another agent or broadcast.
        
        Args:
            to_agent: Recipient agent ID (None for broadcast)
            message_type: Type of message
            content: Message content
            
        Returns:
            Created message
        """
        message = Message(
            from_agent=self.agent_id,
            to_agent=to_agent,
            message_type=message_type,
            content=content
        )
        self.outbox.append(message)
        return message
    
    def receive_message(self, message: Message):
        """Receive a message from another agent."""
        self.inbox.append(message)


class CooperativeTeam:
    """
    Manages a team of cooperative agents.
    """
    
    def __init__(self, model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"):
        """Initialize cooperative team."""
        self.model = model
        self.agents: Dict[str, CooperativeAgent] = {}
        self.shared_knowledge = SharedKnowledge()
        self.message_log: List[Message] = []
        self.completed_tasks: List[CooperativeTask] = []
    
    def add_agent(
        self,
        agent_id: str,
        role: str,
        expertise: str
    ):
        """Add an agent to the team."""
        agent = CooperativeAgent(agent_id, role, expertise, self.model)
        self.agents[agent_id] = agent
    
    def broadcast_message(self, message: Message):
        """Broadcast a message to all agents."""
        for agent in self.agents.values():
            if agent.agent_id != message.from_agent:
                agent.receive_message(message)
        self.message_log.append(message)
    
    def direct_message(self, message: Message):
        """Send a message to a specific agent."""
        if message.to_agent and message.to_agent in self.agents:
            self.agents[message.to_agent].receive_message(message)
        self.message_log.append(message)
    
    def share_knowledge(self, knowledge_item: str, category: str = "facts"):
        """Add knowledge to shared knowledge base."""
        if category == "facts":
            self.shared_knowledge.facts.append(knowledge_item)
        elif category == "insights":
            self.shared_knowledge.insights.append(knowledge_item)
        elif category == "decisions":
            self.shared_knowledge.decisions.append(knowledge_item)
    
    def collaborate_on_task(
        self,
        task_description: str,
        assigned_agents: Optional[List[str]] = None
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Agents collaborate to complete a task.
        
        Args:
            task_description: Description of the task
            assigned_agents: Agents to assign (None = all agents)
            
        Returns:
            Collaboration results
        """
        if assigned_agents is None:
            assigned_agents = list(self.agents.keys())
        
        task = CooperativeTask(
            task_id=f"task_{len(self.completed_tasks) + 1}",
            description=task_description,
            assigned_agents=assigned_agents
        )
        
        print(f"\n[Team] Starting collaborative task: {task_description}")
        print(f"[Team] Assigned: {', '.join(assigned_agents)}\n")
        
        # Phase 1: Individual analysis
        print("=" * 80)
        print("PHASE 1: Individual Analysis")
        print("=" * 80 + "\n")
        
        analyses = {}
        for agent_id in assigned_agents:
            agent = self.agents[agent_id]
            analysis = agent.analyze_task(task, self.shared_knowledge)
            analyses[agent_id] = analysis
            
            print(f"[{agent_id}] Analysis:")
            print(f"  {analysis['analysis'][:150]}...\n")
            
            # Share analysis with team
            msg = agent.send_message(
                None,  # Broadcast
                MessageType.INFORMATION,
                f"My analysis: {analysis['analysis']}"
            )
            self.broadcast_message(msg)
        
        # Phase 2: Coordination and planning
        print("=" * 80)
        print("PHASE 2: Coordination & Planning")
        print("=" * 80 + "\n")
        
        # First agent initiates coordination
        coordinator_id = assigned_agents[0]
        coordinator = self.agents[coordinator_id]
        
        coord_msg = coordinator.send_message(
            None,
            MessageType.COORDINATION,
            f"Let's coordinate our efforts. I'll focus on {coordinator.expertise}. Who can handle other aspects?"
        )
        self.broadcast_message(coord_msg)
        print(f"[{coordinator_id}] Coordination: {coord_msg.content}\n")
        
        # Other agents respond with offers
        for agent_id in assigned_agents[1:]:
            agent = self.agents[agent_id]
            offer_msg = agent.send_message(
                coordinator_id,
                MessageType.OFFER,
                f"I can contribute my {agent.expertise} expertise"
            )
            self.direct_message(offer_msg)
            print(f"[{agent_id}] Offer: {offer_msg.content}\n")
        
        # Phase 3: Collaborative execution
        print("=" * 80)
        print("PHASE 3: Collaborative Execution")
        print("=" * 80 + "\n")
        
        contributions = {}
        for agent_id in assigned_agents:
            agent = self.agents[agent_id]
            
            contribution = agent.contribute_to_task(
                task,
                self.message_log,
                self.shared_knowledge
            )
            contributions[agent_id] = contribution
            
            print(f"[{agent_id}] Contribution:")
            print(f"  {contribution}\n")
            
            # Share contribution
            result_msg = agent.send_message(
                None,
                MessageType.RESULT,
                contribution
            )
            self.broadcast_message(result_msg)
            
            # Add to shared knowledge
            self.share_knowledge(
                f"{agent_id}: {contribution}",
                "insights"
            )
        
        # Phase 4: Synthesis
        print("=" * 80)
        print("PHASE 4: Synthesis")
        print("=" * 80 + "\n")
        
        final_result = self._synthesize_contributions(
            task_description,
            contributions
        )
        
        task.result = final_result
        task.completed = True
        self.completed_tasks.append(task)
        
        print(f"[Team] Task completed successfully!\n")
        
        return {
            "task": task,
            "individual_analyses": analyses,
            "contributions": contributions,
            "final_result": final_result,
            "messages_exchanged": len(self.message_log),
            "shared_knowledge_items": len(self.shared_knowledge.facts) + len(self.shared_knowledge.insights)
        }
    
    def _synthesize_contributions(
        self,
        task_description: str,
        contributions: Dict[str, str]
    ) -> str:
        """Synthesize individual contributions into final result."""
        # Use a synthesis agent
        synthesizer = ChatOpenAI(model=self.model, temperature=0.5)
        
        contributions_text = "\n\n".join([
            f"{agent_id} ({self.agents[agent_id].expertise}):\n{contrib}"
            for agent_id, contrib in contributions.items()
        ])
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", "You are synthesizing collaborative team outputs into a cohesive result."),
            ("user", """Task: {task_description}

Team Contributions:
{contributions_text}

Synthesize these contributions into a unified, coherent solution that:
1. Integrates all team members' expertise
2. Addresses the task completely
3. Highlights collaborative synergies
4. Provides actionable results""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | synthesizer | StrOutputParser()
        
        synthesis = chain.invoke({
            "task_description": task_description,
            "contributions_text": contributions_text
        })
        
        return synthesis.strip()
    
    def get_team_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Get summary of team composition and performance."""
        return {
            "team_size": len(self.agents),
            "agents": [
                {
                    "id": agent.agent_id,
                    "role": agent.role,
                    "expertise": agent.expertise
                }
                for agent in self.agents.values()
            ],
            "tasks_completed": len(self.completed_tasks),
            "messages_exchanged": len(self.message_log),
            "shared_knowledge_items": len(self.shared_knowledge.facts) + len(self.shared_knowledge.insights)
        }


def demonstrate_cooperative_multi_agent():
    """Demonstrate the Cooperative Multi-Agent pattern."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("COOPERATIVE MULTI-AGENT PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    # Test 1: Product development team
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Product Development Team")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    team1 = CooperativeTeam()
    
    # Build diverse team
    team1.add_agent("Alice", "Product Manager", "Product Strategy")
    team1.add_agent("Bob", "Engineer", "Technical Implementation")
    team1.add_agent("Carol", "Designer", "User Experience")
    team1.add_agent("Dave", "Analyst", "Data Analysis")
    
    print("\nTeam Composition:")
    for agent_id, agent in team1.agents.items():
        print(f"  - {agent_id}: {agent.role} ({agent.expertise})")
    
    task1 = "Design and plan a new feature that helps users track their productivity goals"
    
    result1 = team1.collaborate_on_task(task1)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESULT:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result1["final_result"])
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("COLLABORATION METRICS:")
    print("-" * 80)
    print(f"  Messages exchanged: {result1['messages_exchanged']}")
    print(f"  Knowledge items shared: {result1['shared_knowledge_items']}")
    print(f"  Agents participated: {len(result1['contributions'])}")
    
    # Test 2: Research team
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Research Team Collaboration")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    team2 = CooperativeTeam()
    
    team2.add_agent("ResearcherA", "Data Scientist", "Machine Learning")
    team2.add_agent("ResearcherB", "Domain Expert", "Healthcare")
    team2.add_agent("ResearcherC", "Statistician", "Statistical Analysis")
    
    print("\nTeam Composition:")
    for agent_id, agent in team2.agents.items():
        print(f"  - {agent_id}: {agent.role} ({agent.expertise})")
    
    task2 = "Develop a methodology to predict patient readmission risk using ML"
    
    result2 = team2.collaborate_on_task(task2)
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("FINAL RESULT:")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(result2["final_result"])
    
    # Summary
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print("""
The Cooperative Multi-Agent pattern demonstrates several key benefits:

1. **Synergy**: Combined expertise exceeds individual capabilities
2. **Knowledge Sharing**: Agents build on each other's contributions
3. **Coordinated Action**: Agents work together toward shared goals
4. **Communication**: Rich information exchange improves outcomes

Collaboration Phases:
1. **Individual Analysis**: Each agent analyzes from their perspective
2. **Coordination**: Agents plan how to work together
3. **Execution**: Agents contribute their expertise
4. **Synthesis**: Contributions integrated into final result

Communication Types:
- **Information**: Sharing facts and knowledge
- **Request**: Asking for help or information
- **Offer**: Offering assistance or expertise
- **Coordination**: Planning joint action
- **Result**: Sharing completed work

Use Cases:
- Complex multi-disciplinary projects
- Team-based problem-solving
- Distributed collaborative work
- Multi-perspective analysis
- Cross-functional initiatives

The pattern is particularly effective when:
- Tasks require diverse expertise
- Collaboration adds value over individual work
- Communication and coordination are feasible
- Shared goals align team members
- Synergies between specialties exist
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_cooperative_multi_agent()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Cooperative Multi Agent

Pattern 018: Cooperative Multi Agent – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Cooperative Multi Agent pattern implementation.

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Pattern Description

Pattern 018: Cooperative Multi-Agent

Description: The Cooperative Multi-Agent pattern features agents working together toward shared goals through collaboration, communication, and coordination. Agents share information, coordinate actions, and help each other to achieve collective objectives more effectively than they could individually.

Components: – Cooperative Agents: Agents designed to collaborate – Shared Goal System: Common objectives all agents work toward – Communication Protocol: Message passing and information sharing – Coordination Mechanism: Synchronizing agent actions – Resource Sharing: Pooling knowledge and capabilities

Use Cases: – Complex collaborative tasks – Distributed problem-solving – Team-based projects – Multi-perspective analysis

LangChain Implementation: Uses multiple LLM agents with shared context, implements message passing between agents, maintains shared knowledge base, and coordinates actions through explicit communication protocols.

Key Features: – Shared goal alignment – Inter-agent communication – Knowledge sharing – Coordinated action planning

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 594
• Classes: 6
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

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Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 018: Cooperative Multi-Agent

Description:
    The Cooperative Multi-Agent pattern features agents working together toward shared
    goals through collaboration, communication, and coordination. Agents share information,
    coordinate actions, and help each other to achieve collective objectives more
    effectively than they could individually.

Components:
    - Cooperative Agents: Agents designed to collaborate
    - Shared Goal System: Common objectives all agents work toward
    - Communication Protocol: Message passing and information sharing
    - Coordination Mechanism: Synchronizing agent actions
    - Resource Sharing: Pooling knowledge and capabilities

Use Cases:
    - Complex collaborative tasks
    - Distributed problem-solving
    - Team-based projects
    - Multi-perspective analysis

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses multiple LLM agents with shared context, implements message passing
    between agents, maintains shared knowledge base, and coordinates actions
    through explicit communication protocols.

Key Features:
    - Shared goal alignment
    - Inter-agent communication
    - Knowledge sharing
    - Coordinated action planning
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Cooperative Multi Agent pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import dataclasses.dataclass
import dataclasses.field
import enum.Enum
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import typing.Any
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – dataclasses.field: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Classes

Class: MessageType

Lines 48-54

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Types of messages agents can exchange.

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Class: Message

Lines 58-64

Purpose:

Message exchanged between agents.

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Class: SharedKnowledge

Lines 68-72

Purpose:

Knowledge base shared among cooperative agents.

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Class: CooperativeTask

Lines 76-82

Purpose:

Task for cooperative agents to work on.

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Class: CooperativeAgent

Lines 85-249

Purpose:

An agent designed for cooperation and collaboration.

Methods:

__init__(self, agent_id, role, expertise, model)

Lines 90-114

Purpose:

Initialize a cooperative agent.

Args:
    agent_id: Unique identifier
    role: Agent's role in the team
    expertise: Agent's area of expertise
    model: LLM model to use

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – role: Role – expertise: Expertise – model: Language model instance

get_persona(self)

Lines 116-123

Purpose:

Get agent's cooperative persona.

Parameters:

Returns: str

analyze_task(self, task, shared_knowledge)

Lines 125-166

Purpose:

Analyze a task from the agent's perspective.

Args:
    task: Task to analyze
    shared_knowledge: Shared team knowledge

Returns:
    Analysis with contributions and needs

Parameters: – task: Task – shared_knowledge: Shared knowledge

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D692550>

contribute_to_task(self, task, team_messages, shared_knowledge)

Lines 168-219

Purpose:

Contribute to solving the task.

Args:
    task: Task to contribute to
    team_messages: Recent messages from team
    shared_knowledge: Shared knowledge base

Returns:
    Agent's contribution

Parameters: – task: Task – team_messages: Team messages – shared_knowledge: Shared knowledge

Returns: str

send_message(self, to_agent, message_type, content)

Lines 221-245

Purpose:

Send a message to another agent or broadcast.

Args:
    to_agent: Recipient agent ID (None for broadcast)
    message_type: Type of message
    content: Message content

Returns:
    Created message

Parameters: – to_agent: To agent – message_type: Message type – content: Content

Returns: Message

receive_message(self, message)

Lines 247-249

Purpose:

Receive a message from another agent.

Parameters: – message: Message

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Class: CooperativeTeam

Lines 252-484

Purpose:

Manages a team of cooperative agents.

Methods:

__init__(self, model)

Lines 257-263

Purpose:

Initialize cooperative team.

Parameters: – model: Language model instance

add_agent(self, agent_id, role, expertise)

Lines 265-273

Purpose:

Add an agent to the team.

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – role: Role – expertise: Expertise

broadcast_message(self, message)

Lines 275-280

Purpose:

Broadcast a message to all agents.

Parameters: – message: Message

direct_message(self, message)

Lines 282-286

Purpose:

Send a message to a specific agent.

Parameters: – message: Message

share_knowledge(self, knowledge_item, category)

Lines 288-295

Purpose:

Add knowledge to shared knowledge base.

Parameters: – knowledge_item: Knowledge item – category: Category

collaborate_on_task(self, task_description, assigned_agents)

Lines 297-430

Purpose:

Agents collaborate to complete a task.

Args:
    task_description: Description of the task
    assigned_agents: Agents to assign (None = all agents)

Returns:
    Collaboration results

Parameters: – task_description: Task description – assigned_agents: Assigned agents

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D658050>

_synthesize_contributions(self, task_description, contributions)

Lines 432-467

Purpose:

Synthesize individual contributions into final result.

Parameters: – task_description: Task description – contributions: Contributions

Returns: str

get_team_summary(self)

Lines 469-484

Purpose:

Get summary of team composition and performance.

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D609690>

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Functions

demonstrate_cooperative_multi_agent()

Lines 487-589

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Cooperative Multi-Agent pattern.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Cooperative Multi Agent pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

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Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

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LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

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Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

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Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

---

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

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Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

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Related Patterns

• Pattern 017
• Pattern 019
• Other Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

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Summary

The Cooperative Multi Agent pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 018_cooperative_multi_agent.py
Total Lines: 594
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #018

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Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 017: Competitive Multi-Agent

Description:
    The Competitive Multi-Agent pattern uses multiple agents that compete to produce
    the best solution. Agents work independently, their solutions are evaluated against
    each other, and the winning solution is selected. This competition drives quality
    improvement and innovation.

Components:
    - Competitor Agents: Multiple agents with different strategies
    - Evaluation System: Judges solutions across multiple criteria
    - Competition Framework: Manages rounds and determines winners
    - Selection Mechanism: Chooses best solution(s)

Use Cases:
    - Creative tasks (writing, design, ideation)
    - Optimization problems with multiple local optima
    - Generating diverse solution approaches
    - Quality improvement through competition

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses multiple LLM agents with different configurations competing on tasks,
    implements multi-criteria evaluation, tournament-style competition, and
    quality-driven selection mechanisms.

Key Features:
    - Tournament-style competitions
    - Multi-criteria evaluation
    - Diverse agent strategies
    - Winner selection and ranking
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional, Tuple
from dataclasses import dataclass
from enum import Enum
import random
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


class CompetitionMode(Enum):
    """Modes of competition."""
    TOURNAMENT = "tournament"  # Bracket-style elimination
    ROUND_ROBIN = "round_robin"  # All agents compete in every round
    SURVIVAL = "survival"  # Lowest scorers eliminated each round


@dataclass
class Solution:
    """Represents a solution from a competitor."""
    agent_id: str
    content: str
    round_number: int
    scores: Dict[str, float] = None  # Criterion -> Score
    total_score: float = 0.0
    rank: Optional[int] = None


@dataclass
class CompetitionResult:
    """Results from a competition."""
    winner: Solution
    all_solutions: List[Solution]
    rounds: int
    mode: str


class CompetitorAgent:
    """
    An agent that competes to produce the best solution.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        agent_id: str,
        strategy: str,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo",
        temperature: float = 0.7
    ):
        """
        Initialize a competitor agent.
        
        Args:
            agent_id: Unique identifier
            strategy: Competitive strategy description
            model: LLM model to use
            temperature: Creativity level
        """
        self.agent_id = agent_id
        self.strategy = strategy
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=temperature)
        self.wins = 0
        self.total_score = 0.0
    
    def generate_solution(
        self,
        problem: str,
        round_number: int,
        previous_best: Optional[Solution] = None
    ) -> Solution:
        """
        Generate a solution for the problem.
        
        Args:
            problem: Problem to solve
            round_number: Current round number
            previous_best: Previous best solution (for improvement)
            
        Returns:
            Generated solution
        """
        strategy_context = f"\nYour strategy: {self.strategy}"
        
        if previous_best and round_number > 1:
            improvement_context = f"\n\nPrevious best solution to beat:\n{previous_best.content}\n\nImprove upon this!"
        else:
            improvement_context = ""
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", f"""You are a competitor in a solution competition.{strategy_context}

Generate your BEST solution. Be creative, thorough, and competitive!"""),
            ("user", """Problem: {problem}{improvement_context}

Your solution (aim to win the competition!):""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        content = chain.invoke({
            "problem": problem,
            "improvement_context": improvement_context
        })
        
        return Solution(
            agent_id=self.agent_id,
            content=content.strip(),
            round_number=round_number
        )


class CompetitionJudge:
    """
    Evaluates and ranks solutions in competitions.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        criteria: List[str],
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
    ):
        """
        Initialize the judge.
        
        Args:
            criteria: List of evaluation criteria
            model: LLM model for judging
        """
        self.criteria = criteria
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.2)
    
    def evaluate_solution(
        self,
        problem: str,
        solution: Solution
    ) -> Solution:
        """
        Evaluate a solution across all criteria.
        
        Args:
            problem: Original problem
            solution: Solution to evaluate
            
        Returns:
            Solution with scores populated
        """
        scores = {}
        
        for criterion in self.criteria:
            score = self._score_criterion(problem, solution.content, criterion)
            scores[criterion] = score
        
        solution.scores = scores
        solution.total_score = sum(scores.values()) / len(scores)
        
        return solution
    
    def _score_criterion(
        self,
        problem: str,
        solution: str,
        criterion: str
    ) -> float:
        """Score a solution on a specific criterion."""
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", f"You are an expert judge evaluating solutions based on: {criterion}"),
            ("user", """Problem: {problem}

Solution: {solution}

Rate this solution on {criterion} from 0.0 (worst) to 10.0 (best).
Consider only this specific criterion.

Provide only a number between 0.0 and 10.0:""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        try:
            score_str = chain.invoke({
                "problem": problem,
                "solution": solution,
                "criterion": criterion
            })
            score = float(score_str.strip())
            return max(0.0, min(10.0, score))
        except:
            return 5.0  # Default moderate score
    
    def rank_solutions(
        self,
        solutions: List[Solution]
    ) -> List[Solution]:
        """
        Rank solutions by total score.
        
        Args:
            solutions: List of solutions to rank
            
        Returns:
            Ranked solutions (highest to lowest)
        """
        sorted_solutions = sorted(
            solutions,
            key=lambda s: s.total_score,
            reverse=True
        )
        
        for rank, solution in enumerate(sorted_solutions, 1):
            solution.rank = rank
        
        return sorted_solutions


class CompetitiveSystem:
    """
    Manages competitive multi-agent system.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        evaluation_criteria: Optional[List[str]] = None,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
    ):
        """
        Initialize competitive system.
        
        Args:
            evaluation_criteria: Criteria for evaluating solutions
            model: LLM model for agents
        """
        if evaluation_criteria is None:
            evaluation_criteria = [
                "Creativity and Innovation",
                "Practicality and Feasibility",
                "Completeness and Detail",
                "Clarity and Communication"
            ]
        
        self.criteria = evaluation_criteria
        self.judge = CompetitionJudge(evaluation_criteria, model)
        self.agents: List[CompetitorAgent] = []
        self.model = model
    
    def add_competitor(
        self,
        agent_id: str,
        strategy: str,
        temperature: float = 0.7
    ):
        """Add a competitor to the system."""
        agent = CompetitorAgent(agent_id, strategy, self.model, temperature)
        self.agents.append(agent)
    
    def run_competition(
        self,
        problem: str,
        mode: CompetitionMode = CompetitionMode.ROUND_ROBIN,
        rounds: int = 2
    ) -> CompetitionResult:
        """
        Run a competition among agents.
        
        Args:
            problem: Problem for agents to solve
            mode: Competition mode
            rounds: Number of competition rounds
            
        Returns:
            Competition results
        """
        print(f"\n[Competition] Starting {mode.value} with {len(self.agents)} competitors")
        print(f"[Competition] {rounds} rounds, criteria: {', '.join(self.criteria)}\n")
        
        all_solutions: List[Solution] = []
        current_best: Optional[Solution] = None
        
        for round_num in range(1, rounds + 1):
            print(f"{'=' * 80}")
            print(f"ROUND {round_num}/{rounds}")
            print(f"{'=' * 80}\n")
            
            round_solutions = []
            
            # Each agent generates a solution
            for agent in self.agents:
                print(f"[{agent.agent_id}] Generating solution (strategy: {agent.strategy})...")
                
                solution = agent.generate_solution(
                    problem,
                    round_num,
                    current_best
                )
                
                # Evaluate solution
                solution = self.judge.evaluate_solution(problem, solution)
                
                print(f"[{agent.agent_id}] Score: {solution.total_score:.2f}/10.0")
                print(f"[{agent.agent_id}] Solution: {solution.content[:80]}...\n")
                
                round_solutions.append(solution)
                all_solutions.append(solution)
            
            # Rank this round's solutions
            ranked = self.judge.rank_solutions(round_solutions)
            
            print(f"\n[Judge] Round {round_num} Rankings:")
            for solution in ranked[:3]:  # Top 3
                print(f"  #{solution.rank} {solution.agent_id}: {solution.total_score:.2f}/10.0")
            
            # Update current best
            if ranked[0].total_score > (current_best.total_score if current_best else 0):
                current_best = ranked[0]
                print(f"\n[Judge] New leader: {current_best.agent_id}!")
            
            # Handle elimination for survival mode
            if mode == CompetitionMode.SURVIVAL and round_num  List[Tuple[str, int, float]]:
        """
        Get agent leaderboard.
        
        Returns:
            List of (agent_id, wins, avg_score) tuples
        """
        return sorted(
            [(a.agent_id, a.wins, a.total_score) for a in self.agents],
            key=lambda x: (x[1], x[2]),
            reverse=True
        )


def demonstrate_competitive_multi_agent():
    """Demonstrate the Competitive Multi-Agent pattern."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("COMPETITIVE MULTI-AGENT PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    # Test 1: Creative competition
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Creative Problem-Solving Competition")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    system1 = CompetitiveSystem()
    
    # Add competitors with different strategies
    system1.add_competitor(
        "Innovator",
        "Focus on novel, cutting-edge, unconventional ideas",
        temperature=0.9
    )
    system1.add_competitor(
        "Pragmatist",
        "Focus on practical, proven, implementable solutions",
        temperature=0.5
    )
    system1.add_competitor(
        "Optimizer",
        "Focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ROI",
        temperature=0.6
    )
    system1.add_competitor(
        "User-Centric",
        "Focus on user experience, accessibility, and satisfaction",
        temperature=0.7
    )
    
    problem1 = "Design a feature to increase user engagement in a productivity app"
    
    result1 = system1.run_competition(
        problem1,
        mode=CompetitionMode.ROUND_ROBIN,
        rounds=2
    )
    
    print(f"\n{'*' * 80}")
    print("WINNER:")
    print(f"{'*' * 80}")
    print(f"Agent: {result1.winner.agent_id}")
    print(f"Score: {result1.winner.total_score:.2f}/10.0")
    print(f"Round: {result1.winner.round_number}")
    print(f"\nWinning Solution:\n{result1.winner.content}")
    
    print(f"\n{'-' * 80}")
    print("SCORE BREAKDOWN:")
    print(f"{'-' * 80}")
    for criterion, score in result1.winner.scores.items():
        print(f"  {criterion}: {score:.2f}/10.0")
    
    # Test 2: Survival mode competition
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Survival Mode Competition")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    system2 = CompetitiveSystem(
        evaluation_criteria=[
            "Innovation",
            "Feasibility",
            "Impact"
        ]
    )
    
    system2.add_competitor("Alpha", "Aggressive innovation", 0.9)
    system2.add_competitor("Beta", "Balanced approach", 0.7)
    system2.add_competitor("Gamma", "Conservative and safe", 0.5)
    
    problem2 = "Propose a strategy to reduce customer churn by 30%"
    
    result2 = system2.run_competition(
        problem2,
        mode=CompetitionMode.SURVIVAL,
        rounds=2
    )
    
    print(f"\n{'*' * 80}")
    print("SURVIVOR & WINNER:")
    print(f"{'*' * 80}")
    print(f"Agent: {result2.winner.agent_id}")
    print(f"Score: {result2.winner.total_score:.2f}/10.0")
    print(f"\nWinning Solution:\n{result2.winner.content}")
    
    # Test 3: Tournament with diverse strategies
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 3: Multi-Round Tournament")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    system3 = CompetitiveSystem()
    
    system3.add_competitor("Creative", "Maximum creativity and originality", 1.0)
    system3.add_competitor("Analytical", "Data-driven and analytical", 0.4)
    system3.add_competitor("Hybrid", "Balance creativity with analysis", 0.7)
    
    problem3 = "Develop a marketing campaign for an eco-friendly product"
    
    result3 = system3.run_competition(
        problem3,
        mode=CompetitionMode.ROUND_ROBIN,
        rounds=3
    )
    
    print(f"\n{'*' * 80}")
    print("TOURNAMENT WINNER:")
    print(f"{'*' * 80}")
    print(f"Agent: {result3.winner.agent_id}")
    print(f"Average Score: {result3.winner.total_score:.2f}/10.0")
    
    # Show score progression
    print(f"\n{'-' * 80}")
    print("SCORE PROGRESSION:")
    print(f"{'-' * 80}")
    
    for agent_id in ["Creative", "Analytical", "Hybrid"]:
        agent_solutions = [s for s in result3.all_solutions if s.agent_id == agent_id]
        scores = [s.total_score for s in agent_solutions]
        print(f"{agent_id}: {' -> '.join([f'{s:.2f}' for s in scores])}")
    
    # Summary
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print("""
The Competitive Multi-Agent pattern demonstrates several key benefits:

1. **Quality Through Competition**: Competition drives agents to produce better solutions
2. **Diverse Approaches**: Different strategies explore solution space differently
3. **Iterative Improvement**: Agents can improve based on previous best solutions
4. **Objective Selection**: Multi-criteria evaluation ensures fair judging

Competition Modes:
- **Round Robin**: All agents compete in every round (fair, comprehensive)
- **Tournament**: Bracket-style elimination (exciting, efficient)
- **Survival**: Lowest scorers eliminated each round (competitive pressure)

Evaluation Approach:
- **Multi-Criteria**: Solutions judged on multiple dimensions
- **Objective Scoring**: Numerical scores (0-10) for each criterion
- **Weighted Total**: Final score from criterion average
- **Ranking**: Clear winner determination

Use Cases:
- Creative tasks (writing, design, ideation)
- Optimization with multiple local optima
- Generating diverse solution approaches
- Quality improvement through competition
- A/B testing alternative approaches

The pattern is particularly effective when:
- Solution quality is critical
- Multiple valid approaches exist
- Diversity of perspectives adds value
- Competition motivates better outputs
- Objective evaluation is possible
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_competitive_multi_agent()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Competitive Multi Agent

Pattern 017: Competitive Multi Agent – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Competitive Multi Agent pattern implementation.

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Pattern Description

Pattern 017: Competitive Multi-Agent

Description: The Competitive Multi-Agent pattern uses multiple agents that compete to produce the best solution. Agents work independently, their solutions are evaluated against each other, and the winning solution is selected. This competition drives quality improvement and innovation.

Components: – Competitor Agents: Multiple agents with different strategies – Evaluation System: Judges solutions across multiple criteria – Competition Framework: Manages rounds and determines winners – Selection Mechanism: Chooses best solution(s)

Use Cases: – Creative tasks (writing, design, ideation) – Optimization problems with multiple local optima – Generating diverse solution approaches – Quality improvement through competition

LangChain Implementation: Uses multiple LLM agents with different configurations competing on tasks, implements multi-criteria evaluation, tournament-style competition, and quality-driven selection mechanisms.

Key Features: – Tournament-style competitions – Multi-criteria evaluation – Diverse agent strategies – Winner selection and ranking

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 559
• Classes: 6
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

---

Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 017: Competitive Multi-Agent

Description:
    The Competitive Multi-Agent pattern uses multiple agents that compete to produce
    the best solution. Agents work independently, their solutions are evaluated against
    each other, and the winning solution is selected. This competition drives quality
    improvement and innovation.

Components:
    - Competitor Agents: Multiple agents with different strategies
    - Evaluation System: Judges solutions across multiple criteria
    - Competition Framework: Manages rounds and determines winners
    - Selection Mechanism: Chooses best solution(s)

Use Cases:
    - Creative tasks (writing, design, ideation)
    - Optimization problems with multiple local optima
    - Generating diverse solution approaches
    - Quality improvement through competition

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses multiple LLM agents with different configurations competing on tasks,
    implements multi-criteria evaluation, tournament-style competition, and
    quality-driven selection mechanisms.

Key Features:
    - Tournament-style competitions
    - Multi-criteria evaluation
    - Diverse agent strategies
    - Winner selection and ranking
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Competitive Multi Agent pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import dataclasses.dataclass
import enum.Enum
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import random
import typing.Any
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional
import typing.Tuple

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – random: Random number generation – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Tuple: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Classes

Class: CompetitionMode

Lines 48-52

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Modes of competition.

---

Class: Solution

Lines 56-63

Purpose:

Represents a solution from a competitor.

---

Class: CompetitionResult

Lines 67-72

Purpose:

Results from a competition.

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Class: CompetitorAgent

Lines 75-146

Purpose:

An agent that competes to produce the best solution.

Methods:

__init__(self, agent_id, strategy, model, temperature)

Lines 80-100

Purpose:

Initialize a competitor agent.

Args:
    agent_id: Unique identifier
    strategy: Competitive strategy description
    model: LLM model to use
    temperature: Creativity level

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – strategy: Strategy – model: Language model instance – temperature: Sampling temperature (0-1)

generate_solution(self, problem, round_number, previous_best)

Lines 102-146

Purpose:

Generate a solution for the problem.

Args:
    problem: Problem to solve
    round_number: Current round number
    previous_best: Previous best solution (for improvement)

Returns:
    Generated solution

Parameters: – problem: Problem – round_number: Round number – previous_best: Previous best

Returns: Solution

---

Class: CompetitionJudge

Lines 149-249

Purpose:

Evaluates and ranks solutions in competitions.

Methods:

__init__(self, criteria, model)

Lines 154-167

Purpose:

Initialize the judge.

Args:
    criteria: List of evaluation criteria
    model: LLM model for judging

Parameters: – criteria: Criteria – model: Language model instance

evaluate_solution(self, problem, solution)

Lines 169-193

Purpose:

Evaluate a solution across all criteria.

Args:
    problem: Original problem
    solution: Solution to evaluate

Returns:
    Solution with scores populated

Parameters: – problem: Problem – solution: Solution

Returns: Solution

_score_criterion(self, problem, solution, criterion)

Lines 195-225

Purpose:

Score a solution on a specific criterion.

Parameters: – problem: Problem – solution: Solution – criterion: Criterion

Returns: float

rank_solutions(self, solutions)

Lines 227-249

Purpose:

Rank solutions by total score.

Args:
    solutions: List of solutions to rank

Returns:
    Ranked solutions (highest to lowest)

Parameters: – solutions: Solutions

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D64EC90>

---

Class: CompetitiveSystem

Lines 252-390

Purpose:

Manages competitive multi-agent system.

Methods:

__init__(self, evaluation_criteria, model)

Lines 257-280

Purpose:

Initialize competitive system.

Args:
    evaluation_criteria: Criteria for evaluating solutions
    model: LLM model for agents

Parameters: – evaluation_criteria: Evaluation criteria – model: Language model instance

add_competitor(self, agent_id, strategy, temperature)

Lines 282-290

Purpose:

Add a competitor to the system.

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – strategy: Strategy – temperature: Sampling temperature (0-1)

run_competition(self, problem, mode, rounds)

Lines 292-377

Purpose:

Run a competition among agents.

Args:
    problem: Problem for agents to solve
    mode: Competition mode
    rounds: Number of competition rounds

Returns:
    Competition results

Parameters: – problem: Problem – mode: Mode – rounds: Rounds

Returns: CompetitionResult

get_leaderboard(self)

Lines 379-390

Purpose:

Get agent leaderboard.

Returns:
    List of (agent_id, wins, avg_score) tuples

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D63CC50>

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Functions

demonstrate_competitive_multi_agent()

Lines 393-554

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Competitive Multi-Agent pattern.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Competitive Multi Agent pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

---

Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

---

LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

---

Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

---

Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

---

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

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Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

---

Related Patterns

• Pattern 016
• Pattern 018
• Other Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

---

Summary

The Competitive Multi Agent pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 017_competitive_multi_agent.py
Total Lines: 559
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #017

---

Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 016: Hierarchical Multi-Agent

Description:
    The Hierarchical Multi-Agent pattern organizes agents in a hierarchical structure with
    multiple levels of management and specialization. Managers coordinate workers, workers
    execute tasks, and specialists provide domain expertise. This creates a scalable
    organizational structure for complex problems.

Components:
    - Manager Agents: High-level coordination and decision-making
    - Worker Agents: Execute assigned tasks
    - Specialist Agents: Provide domain expertise
    - Communication Protocol: Top-down delegation and bottom-up reporting
    - Task Decomposition: Breaking complex tasks into hierarchical subtasks

Use Cases:
    - Large-scale project management
    - Complex multi-domain problems
    - Organizational modeling and simulation
    - Scalable distributed systems

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses multiple LLM instances representing different hierarchy levels,
    implements delegation chains, task assignment strategies, and result
    aggregation across organizational levels.

Key Features:
    - Multi-level hierarchy (Manager -> Worker -> Specialist)
    - Top-down task delegation
    - Bottom-up result reporting
    - Cross-functional coordination
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional, Set
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


class AgentLevel(Enum):
    """Hierarchy levels in the organization."""
    EXECUTIVE = "executive"
    MANAGER = "manager"
    WORKER = "worker"
    SPECIALIST = "specialist"


class TaskPriority(Enum):
    """Task priority levels."""
    CRITICAL = "critical"
    HIGH = "high"
    MEDIUM = "medium"
    LOW = "low"


@dataclass
class HierarchicalTask:
    """Represents a task in the hierarchy."""
    task_id: str
    description: str
    priority: TaskPriority
    assigned_to: Optional[str] = None
    assigned_level: Optional[AgentLevel] = None
    parent_task_id: Optional[str] = None
    subtasks: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
    result: Optional[str] = None
    completed: bool = False


@dataclass
class AgentReport:
    """Report from an agent to their manager."""
    agent_id: str
    agent_level: AgentLevel
    task_id: str
    status: str
    result: str
    issues: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
    recommendations: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)


class HierarchicalAgent:
    """
    Base class for agents in the hierarchy.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        agent_id: str,
        level: AgentLevel,
        specialty: Optional[str] = None,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
    ):
        """
        Initialize a hierarchical agent.
        
        Args:
            agent_id: Unique identifier
            level: Hierarchy level
            specialty: Optional domain specialty
            model: LLM model to use
        """
        self.agent_id = agent_id
        self.level = level
        self.specialty = specialty
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=0.5)
        
        # Reporting relationships
        self.manager: Optional[str] = None
        self.direct_reports: List[str] = []
        
        # Task management
        self.assigned_tasks: List[HierarchicalTask] = []
        self.completed_tasks: List[HierarchicalTask] = []
    
    def get_role_description(self) -> str:
        """Get the role description for this agent."""
        descriptions = {
            AgentLevel.EXECUTIVE: "You are an executive leader responsible for strategic direction and high-level coordination.",
            AgentLevel.MANAGER: f"You are a manager responsible for coordinating teams and ensuring task completion. Specialty: {self.specialty or 'General'}",
            AgentLevel.WORKER: f"You are a worker who executes assigned tasks efficiently. Specialty: {self.specialty or 'General'}",
            AgentLevel.SPECIALIST: f"You are a specialist with deep expertise in {self.specialty}. You provide expert guidance and solutions."
        }
        return descriptions[self.level]
    
    def delegate_task(
        self,
        task: HierarchicalTask,
        subordinate_id: str
    ) -> str:
        """
        Delegate a task to a subordinate with clear instructions.
        
        Args:
            task: Task to delegate
            subordinate_id: ID of subordinate to delegate to
            
        Returns:
            Delegation message
        """
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", f"{self.get_role_description()}\n\nYou are delegating a task to {subordinate_id}."),
            ("user", """Task: {task_description}
Priority: {priority}

Provide clear delegation instructions including:
1. What needs to be done
2. Expected outcomes
3. Any constraints or guidelines
4. Reporting requirements

Keep it concise (3-4 sentences).""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        delegation = chain.invoke({
            "task_description": task.description,
            "priority": task.priority.value
        })
        
        return delegation.strip()
    
    def execute_task(
        self,
        task: HierarchicalTask,
        context: Optional[str] = None
    ) -> str:
        """
        Execute an assigned task.
        
        Args:
            task: Task to execute
            context: Optional context from manager
            
        Returns:
            Task result
        """
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", self.get_role_description()),
            ("user", """Execute this task:

Task: {task_description}
Priority: {priority}
{context_section}

Provide your result:""")
        ])
        
        context_section = f"\nManager's Instructions:\n{context}" if context else ""
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        result = chain.invoke({
            "task_description": task.description,
            "priority": task.priority.value,
            "context_section": context_section
        })
        
        return result.strip()
    
    def create_report(
        self,
        task: HierarchicalTask,
        result: str
    ) -> AgentReport:
        """
        Create a report for manager.
        
        Args:
            task: Completed task
            result: Task result
            
        Returns:
            Agent report
        """
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", f"{self.get_role_description()}\n\nCreate a concise status report for your manager."),
            ("user", """Task: {task_description}
Result: {result}

Provide:
1. Status (one word: Completed/Blocked/In-Progress)
2. Any issues encountered (or "None")
3. Brief recommendations (or "None")

Format:
STATUS: [status]
ISSUES: [issues]
RECOMMENDATIONS: [recommendations]""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        report_text = chain.invoke({
            "task_description": task.description,
            "result": result
        })
        
        # Parse report
        lines = report_text.strip().split("\n")
        status = "Completed"
        issues = []
        recommendations = []
        
        for line in lines:
            if line.startswith("STATUS:"):
                status = line.split(":", 1)[1].strip()
            elif line.startswith("ISSUES:"):
                issue_text = line.split(":", 1)[1].strip()
                if issue_text.lower() != "none":
                    issues = [issue_text]
            elif line.startswith("RECOMMENDATIONS:"):
                rec_text = line.split(":", 1)[1].strip()
                if rec_text.lower() != "none":
                    recommendations = [rec_text]
        
        return AgentReport(
            agent_id=self.agent_id,
            agent_level=self.level,
            task_id=task.task_id,
            status=status,
            result=result,
            issues=issues,
            recommendations=recommendations
        )


class HierarchicalOrganization:
    """
    Manages a hierarchical multi-agent organization.
    """
    
    def __init__(self, model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"):
        """Initialize the hierarchical organization."""
        self.model = model
        self.agents: Dict[str, HierarchicalAgent] = {}
        self.tasks: Dict[str, HierarchicalTask] = {}
        self.reports: List[AgentReport] = []
        
        # Build default organization structure
        self._build_organization()
    
    def _build_organization(self):
        """Build a default organizational structure."""
        # Executive level
        self.add_agent("CEO", AgentLevel.EXECUTIVE, "Strategic Leadership")
        
        # Manager level
        self.add_agent("PM_Tech", AgentLevel.MANAGER, "Technology")
        self.add_agent("PM_Ops", AgentLevel.MANAGER, "Operations")
        self.add_agent("PM_Research", AgentLevel.MANAGER, "Research")
        
        # Worker level
        self.add_agent("Worker_Dev", AgentLevel.WORKER, "Development")
        self.add_agent("Worker_QA", AgentLevel.WORKER, "Quality Assurance")
        self.add_agent("Worker_Data", AgentLevel.WORKER, "Data Processing")
        
        # Specialist level
        self.add_agent("Spec_ML", AgentLevel.SPECIALIST, "Machine Learning")
        self.add_agent("Spec_Security", AgentLevel.SPECIALIST, "Security")
        
        # Set up reporting structure
        self.set_manager("PM_Tech", "CEO")
        self.set_manager("PM_Ops", "CEO")
        self.set_manager("PM_Research", "CEO")
        
        self.set_manager("Worker_Dev", "PM_Tech")
        self.set_manager("Worker_QA", "PM_Tech")
        self.set_manager("Worker_Data", "PM_Ops")
        
        self.set_manager("Spec_ML", "PM_Research")
        self.set_manager("Spec_Security", "PM_Tech")
    
    def add_agent(
        self,
        agent_id: str,
        level: AgentLevel,
        specialty: Optional[str] = None
    ):
        """Add an agent to the organization."""
        agent = HierarchicalAgent(agent_id, level, specialty, self.model)
        self.agents[agent_id] = agent
    
    def set_manager(self, agent_id: str, manager_id: str):
        """Set manager-subordinate relationship."""
        if agent_id in self.agents and manager_id in self.agents:
            self.agents[agent_id].manager = manager_id
            self.agents[manager_id].direct_reports.append(agent_id)
    
    def decompose_task(
        self,
        task_description: str,
        priority: TaskPriority = TaskPriority.MEDIUM
    ) -> List[HierarchicalTask]:
        """
        Decompose a high-level task into hierarchical subtasks.
        
        Args:
            task_description: Main task description
            priority: Task priority
            
        Returns:
            List of hierarchical tasks
        """
        # CEO decomposes into manager-level tasks
        ceo = self.agents["CEO"]
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", ceo.get_role_description()),
            ("user", """Decompose this high-level task into 3-4 manager-level subtasks:

Task: {task_description}

For each subtask, specify:
1. Which manager should handle it (PM_Tech, PM_Ops, or PM_Research)
2. Brief description

Format each as:
[MANAGER_ID]: [task description]""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | ceo.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        decomposition = chain.invoke({"task_description": task_description})
        
        # Parse decomposition
        tasks = []
        parent_task = HierarchicalTask(
            task_id="task_0",
            description=task_description,
            priority=priority,
            assigned_to="CEO",
            assigned_level=AgentLevel.EXECUTIVE
        )
        self.tasks[parent_task.task_id] = parent_task
        tasks.append(parent_task)
        
        for i, line in enumerate(decomposition.strip().split("\n"), 1):
            if ":" in line:
                try:
                    manager_id, desc = line.split(":", 1)
                    manager_id = manager_id.strip().replace("[", "").replace("]", "")
                    
                    if manager_id in self.agents:
                        subtask = HierarchicalTask(
                            task_id=f"task_{i}",
                            description=desc.strip(),
                            priority=priority,
                            assigned_to=manager_id,
                            assigned_level=AgentLevel.MANAGER,
                            parent_task_id=parent_task.task_id
                        )
                        self.tasks[subtask.task_id] = subtask
                        parent_task.subtasks.append(subtask.task_id)
                        tasks.append(subtask)
                except:
                    continue
        
        return tasks
    
    def execute_hierarchical_workflow(
        self,
        main_task: str,
        priority: TaskPriority = TaskPriority.MEDIUM
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Execute a complete hierarchical workflow.
        
        Args:
            main_task: Main task description
            priority: Task priority
            
        Returns:
            Workflow results and summary
        """
        print(f"\n[Organization] Executive assigning task: {main_task}")
        print(f"[Organization] Priority: {priority.value}\n")
        
        # Step 1: Decompose at executive level
        tasks = self.decompose_task(main_task, priority)
        
        print(f"[CEO] Decomposed into {len(tasks)-1} manager-level tasks")
        
        # Step 2: Managers delegate to workers
        for task in tasks[1:]:  # Skip parent task
            if task.assigned_level == AgentLevel.MANAGER:
                manager = self.agents[task.assigned_to]
                
                print(f"\n[{manager.agent_id}] Received task: {task.description[:60]}...")
                
                # Manager selects appropriate subordinate
                subordinates = [self.agents[sid] for sid in manager.direct_reports]
                if subordinates:
                    # Select first available subordinate (simplified)
                    selected = subordinates[0]
                    
                    # Create worker task
                    worker_task = HierarchicalTask(
                        task_id=f"{task.task_id}_w",
                        description=task.description,
                        priority=priority,
                        assigned_to=selected.agent_id,
                        assigned_level=selected.level,
                        parent_task_id=task.task_id
                    )
                    self.tasks[worker_task.task_id] = worker_task
                    task.subtasks.append(worker_task.task_id)
                    
                    # Delegate with instructions
                    delegation = manager.delegate_task(worker_task, selected.agent_id)
                    print(f"[{manager.agent_id}] Delegating to {selected.agent_id}")
                    print(f"   Instructions: {delegation[:80]}...")
                    
                    # Step 3: Workers execute
                    print(f"\n[{selected.agent_id}] Executing task...")
                    result = selected.execute_task(worker_task, delegation)
                    worker_task.result = result
                    worker_task.completed = True
                    
                    print(f"[{selected.agent_id}] Completed: {result[:80]}...")
                    
                    # Step 4: Workers report to manager
                    report = selected.create_report(worker_task, result)
                    self.reports.append(report)
                    
                    print(f"[{selected.agent_id}] Report status: {report.status}")
                    
                    # Step 5: Manager synthesizes results
                    task.result = result
                    task.completed = True
        
        # Step 6: CEO synthesizes executive summary
        print(f"\n[CEO] Synthesizing final results...")
        
        all_results = "\n\n".join([
            f"Manager {t.assigned_to}: {t.result}"
            for t in tasks[1:]
            if t.result
        ])
        
        exec_summary = self._create_executive_summary(main_task, all_results)
        tasks[0].result = exec_summary
        tasks[0].completed = True
        
        return {
            "main_task": main_task,
            "executive_summary": exec_summary,
            "manager_results": {t.assigned_to: t.result for t in tasks[1:] if t.result},
            "reports": self.reports,
            "total_tasks": len(self.tasks),
            "completed_tasks": sum(1 for t in self.tasks.values() if t.completed)
        }
    
    def _create_executive_summary(
        self,
        main_task: str,
        all_results: str
    ) -> str:
        """Create executive summary from all results."""
        ceo = self.agents["CEO"]
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", ceo.get_role_description()),
            ("user", """Synthesize an executive summary from the results below:

Main Task: {main_task}

Team Results:
{all_results}

Provide a concise executive summary (3-4 sentences) highlighting:
1. Overall completion status
2. Key findings
3. Strategic recommendations""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | ceo.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        summary = chain.invoke({
            "main_task": main_task,
            "all_results": all_results
        })
        
        return summary.strip()
    
    def get_org_chart(self) -> str:
        """Generate a text representation of the org chart."""
        lines = []
        
        def print_agent(agent_id: str, indent: int = 0):
            agent = self.agents[agent_id]
            prefix = "  " * indent
            lines.append(f"{prefix}- {agent_id} ({agent.level.value}) [{agent.specialty or 'General'}]")
            
            for report_id in agent.direct_reports:
                print_agent(report_id, indent + 1)
        
        print_agent("CEO")
        return "\n".join(lines)


def demonstrate_hierarchical_multi_agent():
    """Demonstrate the Hierarchical Multi-Agent pattern."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("HIERARCHICAL MULTI-AGENT PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    # Create organization
    org = HierarchicalOrganization()
    
    # Show org chart
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE")
    print("=" * 80)
    print(org.get_org_chart())
    
    # Test 1: Complex project
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Complex Project Execution")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task1 = "Launch a new mobile app with AI-powered features"
    
    result1 = org.execute_hierarchical_workflow(task1, TaskPriority.HIGH)
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:")
    print("-" * 80)
    print(result1["executive_summary"])
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("DEPARTMENTAL RESULTS:")
    print("-" * 80)
    for manager, result in result1["manager_results"].items():
        print(f"\n{manager}:")
        print(f"  {result[:150]}...")
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("WORKFLOW METRICS:")
    print("-" * 80)
    print(f"  Total tasks created: {result1['total_tasks']}")
    print(f"  Completed tasks: {result1['completed_tasks']}")
    print(f"  Reports submitted: {len(result1['reports'])}")
    
    # Test 2: Strategic initiative
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Strategic Initiative")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    task2 = "Improve system security and implement new compliance measures"
    
    result2 = org.execute_hierarchical_workflow(task2, TaskPriority.CRITICAL)
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:")
    print("-" * 80)
    print(result2["executive_summary"])
    
    # Summary
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print("""
The Hierarchical Multi-Agent pattern demonstrates several key benefits:

1. **Scalability**: Can handle large, complex tasks through decomposition
2. **Specialization**: Agents focus on their area of expertise
3. **Clear Accountability**: Well-defined reporting relationships
4. **Efficient Coordination**: Structured communication channels

Organizational Structure:
- **Executive Level**: Strategic direction and overall coordination
- **Manager Level**: Team coordination and task delegation
- **Worker Level**: Task execution and implementation
- **Specialist Level**: Domain expertise and specialized guidance

Communication Flow:
- **Top-Down**: Task delegation with clear instructions
- **Bottom-Up**: Status reports and results
- **Cross-Functional**: Coordination between departments

Use Cases:
- Large-scale project management
- Complex multi-domain problems
- Organizational simulation
- Scalable distributed systems

The pattern is particularly effective when:
- Tasks require multiple areas of expertise
- Clear accountability is important
- Scalability is needed for large projects
- Organizational modeling is beneficial
- Structured communication is preferred
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_hierarchical_multi_agent()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Hierarchical Multi Agent

Pattern 016: Hierarchical Multi Agent – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Hierarchical Multi Agent pattern implementation.

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Pattern Description

Pattern 016: Hierarchical Multi-Agent

Description: The Hierarchical Multi-Agent pattern organizes agents in a hierarchical structure with multiple levels of management and specialization. Managers coordinate workers, workers execute tasks, and specialists provide domain expertise. This creates a scalable organizational structure for complex problems.

Components: – Manager Agents: High-level coordination and decision-making – Worker Agents: Execute assigned tasks – Specialist Agents: Provide domain expertise – Communication Protocol: Top-down delegation and bottom-up reporting – Task Decomposition: Breaking complex tasks into hierarchical subtasks

Use Cases: – Large-scale project management – Complex multi-domain problems – Organizational modeling and simulation – Scalable distributed systems

LangChain Implementation: Uses multiple LLM instances representing different hierarchy levels, implements delegation chains, task assignment strategies, and result aggregation across organizational levels.

Key Features: – Multi-level hierarchy (Manager -> Worker -> Specialist) – Top-down task delegation – Bottom-up result reporting – Cross-functional coordination

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 649
• Classes: 6
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

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Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 016: Hierarchical Multi-Agent

Description:
    The Hierarchical Multi-Agent pattern organizes agents in a hierarchical structure with
    multiple levels of management and specialization. Managers coordinate workers, workers
    execute tasks, and specialists provide domain expertise. This creates a scalable
    organizational structure for complex problems.

Components:
    - Manager Agents: High-level coordination and decision-making
    - Worker Agents: Execute assigned tasks
    - Specialist Agents: Provide domain expertise
    - Communication Protocol: Top-down delegation and bottom-up reporting
    - Task Decomposition: Breaking complex tasks into hierarchical subtasks

Use Cases:
    - Large-scale project management
    - Complex multi-domain problems
    - Organizational modeling and simulation
    - Scalable distributed systems

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses multiple LLM instances representing different hierarchy levels,
    implements delegation chains, task assignment strategies, and result
    aggregation across organizational levels.

Key Features:
    - Multi-level hierarchy (Manager -> Worker -> Specialist)
    - Top-down task delegation
    - Bottom-up result reporting
    - Cross-functional coordination
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Hierarchical Multi Agent pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

---

Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import dataclasses.dataclass
import dataclasses.field
import enum.Enum
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import typing.Any
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional
import typing.Set

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – dataclasses.field: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Set: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Classes

Class: AgentLevel

Lines 48-53

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Hierarchy levels in the organization.

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Class: TaskPriority

Lines 56-61

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Task priority levels.

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Class: HierarchicalTask

Lines 65-75

Purpose:

Represents a task in the hierarchy.

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Class: AgentReport

Lines 79-87

Purpose:

Report from an agent to their manager.

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Class: HierarchicalAgent

Lines 90-274

Purpose:

Base class for agents in the hierarchy.

Methods:

__init__(self, agent_id, level, specialty, model)

Lines 95-122

Purpose:

Initialize a hierarchical agent.

Args:
    agent_id: Unique identifier
    level: Hierarchy level
    specialty: Optional domain specialty
    model: LLM model to use

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – level: Level – specialty: Specialty – model: Language model instance

get_role_description(self)

Lines 124-132

Purpose:

Get the role description for this agent.

Parameters:

Returns: str

delegate_task(self, task, subordinate_id)

Lines 134-170

Purpose:

Delegate a task to a subordinate with clear instructions.

Args:
    task: Task to delegate
    subordinate_id: ID of subordinate to delegate to

Returns:
    Delegation message

Parameters: – task: Task – subordinate_id: Subordinate id

Returns: str

execute_task(self, task, context)

Lines 172-208

Purpose:

Execute an assigned task.

Args:
    task: Task to execute
    context: Optional context from manager

Returns:
    Task result

Parameters: – task: Task – context: Context

Returns: str

create_report(self, task, result)

Lines 210-274

Purpose:

Create a report for manager.

Args:
    task: Completed task
    result: Task result

Returns:
    Agent report

Parameters: – task: Task – result: Result

Returns: AgentReport

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Class: HierarchicalOrganization

Lines 277-548

Purpose:

Manages a hierarchical multi-agent organization.

Methods:

__init__(self, model)

Lines 282-290

Purpose:

Initialize the hierarchical organization.

Parameters: – model: Language model instance

_build_organization(self)

Lines 292-321

Purpose:

Build a default organizational structure.

Parameters:

add_agent(self, agent_id, level, specialty)

Lines 323-331

Purpose:

Add an agent to the organization.

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – level: Level – specialty: Specialty

set_manager(self, agent_id, manager_id)

Lines 333-337

Purpose:

Set manager-subordinate relationship.

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – manager_id: Manager id

decompose_task(self, task_description, priority)

Lines 339-408

Purpose:

Decompose a high-level task into hierarchical subtasks.

Args:
    task_description: Main task description
    priority: Task priority

Returns:
    List of hierarchical tasks

Parameters: – task_description: Task description – priority: Priority

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D631250>

execute_hierarchical_workflow(self, main_task, priority)

Lines 410-501

Purpose:

Execute a complete hierarchical workflow.

Args:
    main_task: Main task description
    priority: Task priority

Returns:
    Workflow results and summary

Parameters: – main_task: Main task – priority: Priority

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D63D850>

_create_executive_summary(self, main_task, all_results)

Lines 503-533

Purpose:

Create executive summary from all results.

Parameters: – main_task: Main task – all_results: All results

Returns: str

get_org_chart(self)

Lines 535-548

Purpose:

Generate a text representation of the org chart.

Parameters:

Returns: str

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Functions

demonstrate_hierarchical_multi_agent()

Lines 551-644

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Hierarchical Multi-Agent pattern.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Hierarchical Multi Agent pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

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Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

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LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

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Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

---

Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

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Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

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Related Patterns

• Pattern 015
• Pattern 017
• Other Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

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Summary

The Hierarchical Multi Agent pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 016_hierarchical_multi_agent.py
Total Lines: 649
Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #016

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Generated from actual implementation code
For educational and reference purposes

    """
Pattern 015: Swarm Intelligence

Description:
    The Swarm Intelligence pattern uses many simple, decentralized agents that collaborate
    through local interactions to solve complex problems. Inspired by natural phenomena like
    ant colonies, bee swarms, and bird flocking, this pattern achieves emergent intelligent
    behavior without centralized control.

Components:
    - Swarm Agents: Simple agents with local decision rules
    - Environment/Pheromone System: Shared information space
    - Local Interaction Rules: How agents influence each other
    - Emergent Behavior: Complex patterns from simple rules

Use Cases:
    - Optimization problems (path finding, resource allocation)
    - Search and exploration tasks
    - Distributed problem-solving
    - Parallel hypothesis exploration

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses multiple simple LLM agents with local decision-making, a shared information
    space (pheromone trails), iterative exploration rounds, and convergence detection
    to achieve swarm-based optimization.

Key Features:
    - Decentralized decision-making
    - Pheromone-based communication
    - Iterative convergence
    - Parallel exploration
"""

import os
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional, Tuple
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from collections import defaultdict
from enum import Enum
import random
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langchain_core.output_parsers import StrOutputParser
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

load_dotenv()


@dataclass
class Solution:
    """Represents a solution explored by an agent."""
    agent_id: str
    content: str
    quality_score: float
    iteration: int


@dataclass
class PheromoneTrail:
    """Represents accumulated pheromone on a solution path."""
    solution_key: str
    strength: float
    contributors: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)


class SwarmBehavior(Enum):
    """Types of swarm behaviors."""
    EXPLORATION = "exploration"  # Explore diverse solutions
    EXPLOITATION = "exploitation"  # Refine best solutions
    BALANCED = "balanced"  # Mix of both


class SwarmAgent:
    """
    A simple swarm agent that makes local decisions based on pheromones.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        agent_id: str,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo",
        temperature: float = 0.8
    ):
        """
        Initialize a swarm agent.
        
        Args:
            agent_id: Unique identifier for this agent
            model: LLM model to use
            temperature: Creativity/exploration level
        """
        self.agent_id = agent_id
        self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model, temperature=temperature)
        self.local_memory: List[Solution] = []
    
    def explore_solution(
        self,
        problem: str,
        pheromone_trails: List[PheromoneTrail],
        behavior: SwarmBehavior = SwarmBehavior.BALANCED
    ) -> str:
        """
        Explore a solution based on local information and pheromones.
        
        Args:
            problem: Problem to solve
            pheromone_trails: Current pheromone information
            behavior: Exploration vs exploitation preference
            
        Returns:
            Proposed solution
        """
        # Build context from pheromone trails
        if pheromone_trails and behavior != SwarmBehavior.EXPLORATION:
            # Sort by strength and take top trails
            top_trails = sorted(pheromone_trails, key=lambda x: x.strength, reverse=True)[:3]
            trail_context = "\n".join([
                f"- Strong path: {trail.solution_key} (strength: {trail.strength:.2f})"
                for trail in top_trails
            ])
        else:
            trail_context = "No strong paths found yet. Explore freely."
        
        behavior_instructions = {
            SwarmBehavior.EXPLORATION: "Focus on exploring new, diverse approaches. Be creative and unconventional.",
            SwarmBehavior.EXPLOITATION: "Focus on refining and improving the strongest existing approaches.",
            SwarmBehavior.BALANCED: "Balance between exploring new ideas and building on promising existing approaches."
        }
        
        prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", f"""You are a swarm agent working as part of a collective intelligence.
Your role is to propose solutions based on local information and pheromone trails left by other agents.

{behavior_instructions[behavior]}

Keep your solution concise (2-3 sentences)."""),
            ("user", """Problem: {problem}

Pheromone trails from other agents:
{trail_context}

Propose your solution:""")
        ])
        
        chain = prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        solution = chain.invoke({
            "problem": problem,
            "trail_context": trail_context
        })
        
        return solution.strip()
    
    def evaluate_solution(
        self,
        problem: str,
        solution: str
    ) -> float:
        """
        Evaluate the quality of a solution.
        
        Args:
            problem: Original problem
            solution: Proposed solution
            
        Returns:
            Quality score (0.0-1.0)
        """
        eval_prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
            ("system", "You are an evaluator. Rate solution quality from 0.0 to 1.0."),
            ("user", """Problem: {problem}

Solution: {solution}

Rate this solution's quality (0.0 = poor, 1.0 = excellent).
Consider: correctness, completeness, creativity, practicality.

Provide only a number between 0.0 and 1.0:""")
        ])
        
        chain = eval_prompt | self.llm | StrOutputParser()
        
        try:
            score_str = chain.invoke({"problem": problem, "solution": solution})
            score = float(score_str.strip())
            return max(0.0, min(1.0, score))
        except:
            return 0.5  # Default moderate score


class SwarmIntelligence:
    """
    Swarm intelligence system coordinating multiple simple agents.
    
    Uses pheromone-based communication for decentralized problem-solving.
    """
    
    def __init__(
        self,
        num_agents: int = 10,
        evaporation_rate: float = 0.1,
        model: str = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
    ):
        """
        Initialize swarm intelligence system.
        
        Args:
            num_agents: Number of agents in the swarm
            evaporation_rate: Rate at which pheromones decay (0.0-1.0)
            model: LLM model for agents
        """
        self.num_agents = num_agents
        self.evaporation_rate = evaporation_rate
        
        # Create swarm agents with varying temperatures for diversity
        self.agents = [
            SwarmAgent(
                agent_id=f"agent_{i}",
                model=model,
                temperature=0.6 + (i / num_agents) * 0.6  # Range: 0.6-1.2
            )
            for i in range(num_agents)
        ]
        
        # Pheromone trail system
        self.pheromones: Dict[str, PheromoneTrail] = {}
        
        # Solution history
        self.all_solutions: List[Solution] = []
    
    def _compute_solution_key(self, solution: str) -> str:
        """
        Compute a key for similar solutions.
        
        Uses first 50 characters as a simple similarity metric.
        In production, would use embeddings or semantic similarity.
        """
        # Simple approach: use first significant words
        words = solution.lower().split()[:8]
        return " ".join(words)
    
    def _deposit_pheromone(
        self,
        solution: Solution
    ):
        """
        Deposit pheromone on a solution path based on quality.
        
        Args:
            solution: Solution to deposit pheromone for
        """
        key = self._compute_solution_key(solution.content)
        
        if key in self.pheromones:
            # Strengthen existing trail
            self.pheromones[key].strength += solution.quality_score
            self.pheromones[key].contributors.append(solution.agent_id)
        else:
            # Create new trail
            self.pheromones[key] = PheromoneTrail(
                solution_key=key,
                strength=solution.quality_score,
                contributors=[solution.agent_id]
            )
    
    def _evaporate_pheromones(self):
        """Evaporate pheromones to forget old solutions."""
        keys_to_remove = []
        
        for key, trail in self.pheromones.items():
            trail.strength *= (1 - self.evaporation_rate)
            
            # Remove very weak trails
            if trail.strength  SwarmBehavior:
        """
        Determine swarm behavior based on iteration.
        
        Early iterations: More exploration
        Later iterations: More exploitation
        """
        progress = iteration / max_iterations
        
        if progress  0.7:
            return SwarmBehavior.EXPLOITATION
        else:
            return SwarmBehavior.BALANCED
    
    def solve(
        self,
        problem: str,
        iterations: int = 5,
        agents_per_iteration: Optional[int] = None
    ) -> Tuple[Solution, List[Solution]]:
        """
        Solve a problem using swarm intelligence.
        
        Args:
            problem: Problem to solve
            iterations: Number of swarm iterations
            agents_per_iteration: Agents to activate per iteration (default: all)
            
        Returns:
            (best_solution, all_solutions)
        """
        if agents_per_iteration is None:
            agents_per_iteration = self.num_agents
        
        print(f"\n[Swarm] Starting with {self.num_agents} agents, {iterations} iterations")
        
        for iteration in range(iterations):
            behavior = self._determine_behavior(iteration, iterations)
            
            print(f"\n[Swarm] Iteration {iteration + 1}/{iterations} - Behavior: {behavior.value}")
            
            # Randomly select agents to activate this iteration
            active_agents = random.sample(self.agents, min(agents_per_iteration, self.num_agents))
            
            iteration_solutions = []
            
            for agent in active_agents:
                # Get current pheromone trails
                trails = list(self.pheromones.values())
                
                # Agent explores solution
                solution_text = agent.explore_solution(problem, trails, behavior)
                
                # Agent evaluates its own solution
                quality = agent.evaluate_solution(problem, solution_text)
                
                solution = Solution(
                    agent_id=agent.agent_id,
                    content=solution_text,
                    quality_score=quality,
                    iteration=iteration
                )
                
                iteration_solutions.append(solution)
                self.all_solutions.append(solution)
                
                # Deposit pheromone
                self._deposit_pheromone(solution)
            
            # Show best solution this iteration
            best_iteration = max(iteration_solutions, key=lambda s: s.quality_score)
            print(f"[Swarm] Best this iteration (quality: {best_iteration.quality_score:.2f}): {best_iteration.content[:80]}...")
            
            # Evaporate pheromones
            self._evaporate_pheromones()
            
            # Show pheromone trail status
            print(f"[Swarm] Active pheromone trails: {len(self.pheromones)}")
        
        # Find best overall solution
        best_solution = max(self.all_solutions, key=lambda s: s.quality_score)
        
        print(f"\n[Swarm] Convergence complete!")
        print(f"[Swarm] Best solution quality: {best_solution.quality_score:.2f}")
        
        return best_solution, self.all_solutions
    
    def get_convergence_analysis(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Analyze how the swarm converged on solutions.
        
        Returns:
            Analysis of convergence patterns
        """
        # Quality progression over iterations
        iterations = max(s.iteration for s in self.all_solutions) + 1
        quality_by_iteration = [
            [s.quality_score for s in self.all_solutions if s.iteration == i]
            for i in range(iterations)
        ]
        
        avg_quality = [
            sum(scores) / len(scores) if scores else 0
            for scores in quality_by_iteration
        ]
        
        max_quality = [
            max(scores) if scores else 0
            for scores in quality_by_iteration
        ]
        
        # Solution diversity (number of unique solution keys)
        unique_solutions = len(set(
            self._compute_solution_key(s.content)
            for s in self.all_solutions
        ))
        
        # Top pheromone trails
        top_trails = sorted(
            self.pheromones.values(),
            key=lambda t: t.strength,
            reverse=True
        )[:3]
        
        return {
            "iterations": iterations,
            "total_solutions": len(self.all_solutions),
            "unique_solutions": unique_solutions,
            "avg_quality_progression": avg_quality,
            "max_quality_progression": max_quality,
            "final_avg_quality": avg_quality[-1],
            "final_max_quality": max_quality[-1],
            "top_pheromone_trails": [
                {
                    "solution": trail.solution_key,
                    "strength": trail.strength,
                    "contributors": len(trail.contributors)
                }
                for trail in top_trails
            ]
        }


def demonstrate_swarm_intelligence():
    """Demonstrate the Swarm Intelligence pattern with various examples."""
    
    print("=" * 80)
    print("SWARM INTELLIGENCE PATTERN DEMONSTRATION")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    # Test 1: Problem-solving task
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 1: Creative Problem Solving")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    swarm = SwarmIntelligence(num_agents=8, evaporation_rate=0.15)
    
    problem1 = "How can a small restaurant reduce food waste while maintaining quality?"
    
    best_solution, all_solutions = swarm.solve(problem1, iterations=4)
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("BEST SOLUTION:")
    print("-" * 80)
    print(f"Quality: {best_solution.quality_score:.2f}")
    print(f"From: {best_solution.agent_id} (iteration {best_solution.iteration})")
    print(f"\n{best_solution.content}")
    
    # Show convergence analysis
    analysis = swarm.get_convergence_analysis()
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("CONVERGENCE ANALYSIS:")
    print("-" * 80)
    print(f"Total solutions explored: {analysis['total_solutions']}")
    print(f"Unique solution approaches: {analysis['unique_solutions']}")
    print(f"Quality improvement: {analysis['avg_quality_progression'][0]:.2f} -> {analysis['final_avg_quality']:.2f}")
    
    print("\nQuality progression by iteration:")
    for i, (avg, max_q) in enumerate(zip(analysis['avg_quality_progression'], analysis['max_quality_progression'])):
        print(f"  Iteration {i+1}: avg={avg:.2f}, max={max_q:.2f}")
    
    print("\nTop pheromone trails (strongest convergence):")
    for i, trail in enumerate(analysis['top_pheromone_trails'], 1):
        print(f"  {i}. {trail['solution'][:60]}...")
        print(f"     Strength: {trail['strength']:.2f}, Contributors: {trail['contributors']}")
    
    # Test 2: Optimization task
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 2: Optimization Problem")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    swarm2 = SwarmIntelligence(num_agents=6, evaporation_rate=0.2)
    
    problem2 = "Design an efficient morning routine for a busy professional with 90 minutes."
    
    best_solution2, _ = swarm2.solve(problem2, iterations=3, agents_per_iteration=4)
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("BEST SOLUTION:")
    print("-" * 80)
    print(f"Quality: {best_solution2.quality_score:.2f}")
    print(f"\n{best_solution2.content}")
    
    # Test 3: Compare with different swarm sizes
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("TEST 3: Swarm Size Comparison")
    print("=" * 80)
    
    problem3 = "What are three innovative ways to improve employee engagement?"
    
    swarm_sizes = [4, 8, 12]
    results = []
    
    for size in swarm_sizes:
        print(f"\nTesting swarm size: {size}")
        swarm = SwarmIntelligence(num_agents=size, evaporation_rate=0.15)
        best, all_sols = swarm.solve(problem3, iterations=3, agents_per_iteration=size)
        analysis = swarm.get_convergence_analysis()
        
        results.append({
            "size": size,
            "best_quality": best.quality_score,
            "unique_solutions": analysis['unique_solutions'],
            "solution": best.content
        })
    
    print("\n" + "-" * 80)
    print("COMPARISON RESULTS:")
    print("-" * 80)
    for result in results:
        print(f"\nSwarm size {result['size']}:")
        print(f"  Best quality: {result['best_quality']:.2f}")
        print(f"  Unique approaches: {result['unique_solutions']}")
        print(f"  Solution: {result['solution'][:100]}...")
    
    # Summary
    print("\n" + "=" * 80)
    print("SUMMARY")
    print("=" * 80)
    print("""
The Swarm Intelligence pattern demonstrates several key benefits:

1. **Decentralized Problem-Solving**: No single coordinator needed
2. **Emergent Intelligence**: Complex solutions from simple agent rules
3. **Robustness**: Failure of individual agents doesn't stop the swarm
4. **Parallel Exploration**: Multiple solutions explored simultaneously

Key Mechanisms:
- **Pheromone Trails**: Shared information about solution quality
- **Evaporation**: Forgetting of old/poor solutions over time
- **Local Decisions**: Agents decide based on nearby information
- **Convergence**: Swarm naturally converges on good solutions

Behavior Phases:
- **Exploration**: Early iterations explore diverse approaches
- **Balanced**: Middle iterations balance exploration and exploitation
- **Exploitation**: Late iterations refine best solutions

Use Cases:
- Optimization problems (routing, scheduling, design)
- Search and exploration tasks
- Distributed problem-solving
- Situations requiring diverse perspectives

The pattern is particularly effective when:
- Problem space is large and complex
- Multiple good solutions may exist
- Parallel exploration is beneficial
- Robustness to individual failures is important
- Emergent intelligence is desired over centralized control
""")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demonstrate_swarm_intelligence()

    

Agentic Design Pattern: Swarm Intelligence

Pattern 015: Swarm Intelligence – Line-by-Line Explanation

Overview

This document provides a detailed line-by-line explanation of the Swarm Intelligence pattern implementation.

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Pattern Description

Pattern 015: Swarm Intelligence

Description: The Swarm Intelligence pattern uses many simple, decentralized agents that collaborate through local interactions to solve complex problems. Inspired by natural phenomena like ant colonies, bee swarms, and bird flocking, this pattern achieves emergent intelligent behavior without centralized control.

Components: – Swarm Agents: Simple agents with local decision rules – Environment/Pheromone System: Shared information space – Local Interaction Rules: How agents influence each other – Emergent Behavior: Complex patterns from simple rules

Use Cases: – Optimization problems (path finding, resource allocation) – Search and exploration tasks – Distributed problem-solving – Parallel hypothesis exploration

LangChain Implementation: Uses multiple simple LLM agents with local decision-making, a shared information space (pheromone trails), iterative exploration rounds, and convergence detection to achieve swarm-based optimization.

Key Features: – Decentralized decision-making – Pheromone-based communication – Iterative convergence – Parallel exploration

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File Statistics

• Total Lines: 558
• Classes: 5
• Functions: 1
• Constants: 0

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Module Documentation

"""
Pattern 015: Swarm Intelligence

Description:
    The Swarm Intelligence pattern uses many simple, decentralized agents that collaborate
    through local interactions to solve complex problems. Inspired by natural phenomena like
    ant colonies, bee swarms, and bird flocking, this pattern achieves emergent intelligent
    behavior without centralized control.

Components:
    - Swarm Agents: Simple agents with local decision rules
    - Environment/Pheromone System: Shared information space
    - Local Interaction Rules: How agents influence each other
    - Emergent Behavior: Complex patterns from simple rules

Use Cases:
    - Optimization problems (path finding, resource allocation)
    - Search and exploration tasks
    - Distributed problem-solving
    - Parallel hypothesis exploration

LangChain Implementation:
    Uses multiple simple LLM agents with local decision-making, a shared information
    space (pheromone trails), iterative exploration rounds, and convergence detection
    to achieve swarm-based optimization.

Key Features:
    - Decentralized decision-making
    - Pheromone-based communication
    - Iterative convergence
    - Parallel exploration
"""

Purpose: This module implements the Swarm Intelligence pattern, providing a structured approach to agent design and implementation.

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Import Statements

Standard Library Imports

import collections.defaultdict
import dataclasses.dataclass
import dataclasses.field
import enum.Enum
import langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser
import langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate
import os
import random
import typing.Any
import typing.Dict
import typing.List
import typing.Optional
import typing.Tuple

Purpose: Core Python functionality: – collections.defaultdict: Specialized container datatypes – dataclasses.dataclass: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – dataclasses.field: Simplified class definitions with @dataclass – enum.Enum: Enumeration support – langchain_core.output_parsers.StrOutputParser: Regular expression operations – langchain_core.prompts.ChatPromptTemplate: Regular expression operations – os: Environment variable access and system operations – random: Random number generation – typing.Any: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Dict: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.List: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Optional: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional) – typing.Tuple: Type hints for better code documentation (List, Dict, Any, Optional)

LangChain Imports

from langchain_openai.ChatOpenAI

Purpose: LangChain framework components: – LLM Interface: Wrapper for OpenAI models – Chains: Composable building blocks for complex workflows

Other Imports

from dotenv.load_dotenv

Purpose: Additional dependencies for specialized functionality.

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Classes

Class: Solution

Lines 50-55

Purpose:

Represents a solution explored by an agent.

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Class: PheromoneTrail

Lines 59-63

Purpose:

Represents accumulated pheromone on a solution path.

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Class: SwarmBehavior

Lines 66-70

Inherits from: Enum

Purpose:

Types of swarm behaviors.

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Class: SwarmAgent

Lines 73-188

Purpose:

A simple swarm agent that makes local decisions based on pheromones.

Methods:

__init__(self, agent_id, model, temperature)

Lines 78-94

Purpose:

Initialize a swarm agent.

Args:
    agent_id: Unique identifier for this agent
    model: LLM model to use
    temperature: Creativity/exploration level

Parameters: – agent_id: Agent id – model: Language model instance – temperature: Sampling temperature (0-1)

explore_solution(self, problem, pheromone_trails, behavior)

Lines 96-152

Purpose:

Explore a solution based on local information and pheromones.

Args:
    problem: Problem to solve
    pheromone_trails: Current pheromone information
    behavior: Exploration vs exploitation preference

Returns:
    Proposed solution

Parameters: – problem: Problem – pheromone_trails: Pheromone trails – behavior: Behavior

Returns: str

evaluate_solution(self, problem, solution)

Lines 154-188

Purpose:

Evaluate the quality of a solution.

Args:
    problem: Original problem
    solution: Proposed solution

Returns:
    Quality score (0.0-1.0)

Parameters: – problem: Problem – solution: Solution

Returns: float

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Class: SwarmIntelligence

Lines 191-422

Purpose:

Swarm intelligence system coordinating multiple simple agents.

Uses pheromone-based communication for decentralized problem-solving.

Methods:

__init__(self, num_agents, evaporation_rate, model)

Lines 198-229

Purpose:

Initialize swarm intelligence system.

Args:
    num_agents: Number of agents in the swarm
    evaporation_rate: Rate at which pheromones decay (0.0-1.0)
    model: LLM model for agents

Parameters: – num_agents: Num agents – evaporation_rate: Evaporation rate – model: Language model instance

_compute_solution_key(self, solution)

Lines 231-240

Purpose:

Compute a key for similar solutions.

Uses first 50 characters as a simple similarity metric.
In production, would use embeddings or semantic similarity.

Parameters: – solution: Solution

Returns: str

_deposit_pheromone(self, solution)

Lines 242-264

Purpose:

Deposit pheromone on a solution path based on quality.

Args:
    solution: Solution to deposit pheromone for

Parameters: – solution: Solution

_evaporate_pheromones(self)

Lines 266-278

Purpose:

Evaporate pheromones to forget old solutions.

Parameters:

_determine_behavior(self, iteration, max_iterations)

Lines 280-294

Purpose:

Determine swarm behavior based on iteration.

Early iterations: More exploration
Later iterations: More exploitation

Parameters: – iteration: Iteration – max_iterations: Max iterations

Returns: SwarmBehavior

solve(self, problem, iterations, agents_per_iteration)

Lines 296-367

Purpose:

Solve a problem using swarm intelligence.

Args:
    problem: Problem to solve
    iterations: Number of swarm iterations
    agents_per_iteration: Agents to activate per iteration (default: all)

Returns:
    (best_solution, all_solutions)

Parameters: – problem: Problem – iterations: Iterations – agents_per_iteration: Agents per iteration

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D6A8610>

get_convergence_analysis(self)

Lines 369-422

Purpose:

Analyze how the swarm converged on solutions.

Returns:
    Analysis of convergence patterns

Parameters:

Returns: <ast.Subscript object at 0x000001A06D16AE50>

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Functions

demonstrate_swarm_intelligence()

Lines 425-553

Purpose:

Demonstrate the Swarm Intelligence pattern with various examples.

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Key Concepts Summary

Pattern Overview

The Swarm Intelligence pattern provides a structured approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities and behaviors. This implementation leverages LangChain’s composable components to create a robust and maintainable solution.

Core Components

1. Agent Class: Main implementation of the pattern logic
2. Prompt Engineering: Carefully crafted prompts to guide LLM behavior
3. Tool Integration: Optional tools for extended functionality
4. Memory Management: State handling across interactions
5. Output Parsing: Structured response processing

When to Use

✅ Good for: – Scenarios requiring this specific pattern’s strengths – Applications needing structured agent behavior – Systems where explainability is important – Production environments requiring reliability

❌ Not ideal for: – Simple single-prompt tasks – Scenarios requiring different pattern characteristics – Resource-constrained environments (if computationally intensive)

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Best Practices Demonstrated

1. Environment Configuration

• ✅ Use .env files for API keys
• ✅ Never hardcode credentials
• ✅ Validate environment variables on startup

2. Error Handling

• ✅ Graceful degradation on failures
• ✅ Informative error messages
• ✅ Logging for debugging

3. Prompt Engineering

• ✅ Clear, specific instructions
• ✅ Structured output formats
• ✅ Few-shot examples when beneficial

4. Code Organization

• ✅ Separation of concerns (class-based design)
• ✅ Type hints for clarity
• ✅ Docstrings for documentation

5. Performance Optimization

• ✅ Appropriate temperature settings
• ✅ Token budget management
• ✅ Caching where applicable

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LangChain Components Used

• ChatOpenAI: OpenAI model interface
• Chains: Sequential component composition

Why LangChain? – Composable abstractions for LLM applications – Rich ecosystem of integrations – Production-ready patterns – Active community and development

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Execution Flow

1. Initialize agent with configuration
   ↓
2. Load environment and dependencies
   ↓
3. Prepare prompt with input data
   ↓
4. Invoke LLM through LangChain
   ↓
5. Parse and validate response
   ↓
6. Return formatted result

Key Decision Points: – Model selection (temperature, model type) – Prompt structure (few-shot vs zero-shot) – Error handling strategy – Output format validation

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Performance Considerations

Computational Cost

• LLM Calls: Primary cost factor (based on tokens)
• Latency: Depends on model and input size
• Memory: Minimal for most patterns

Optimization Strategies

1. Prompt Optimization: Minimize tokens while maintaining clarity
2. Caching: Cache repeated queries/responses
3. Model Selection: Use smaller models when appropriate
4. Batch Processing: Group similar requests
5. Streaming: For long responses, stream tokens

Cost Estimates (Approximate)

• GPT-3.5-turbo: ~$0.002 per request
• GPT-4: ~$0.03 per request
• GPT-4-turbo: ~$0.01 per request

Actual costs vary based on input/output token counts

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Prompt Design Issues

❌ Vague or ambiguous instructions
✅ Clear, specific, testable prompts

2. Error Handling

❌ Ignoring API errors or rate limits
✅ Implement retry logic and graceful degradation

3. Token Management

❌ Exceeding model token limits
✅ Truncate inputs, chunk processing

4. Security

❌ Exposing API keys in code
✅ Use environment variables

5. Testing

❌ Only testing happy paths
✅ Test edge cases, failures, malformed inputs

6. Cost Management

❌ Unmonitored API usage
✅ Implement budgets, alerts, and monitoring

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Further Improvements

Production Enhancements

1. Monitoring: Add logging, metrics, tracing
2. Validation: Input/output schema validation
3. Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling
4. Caching: Redis or in-memory cache for responses
5. Async Support: Non-blocking operations for scalability

Feature Extensions

1. Multi-Model Support: Switch between providers
2. Fallback Models: Graceful degradation strategy
3. Custom Tools: Domain-specific function calling
4. Advanced Memory: Vector stores for long-term memory
5. Evaluation: Automated testing and benchmarking

Code Quality

1. Testing: Unit tests, integration tests
2. Documentation: API docs, usage examples
3. Type Safety: Stricter type hints
4. Configuration: Externalized config files

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Related Patterns

• Pattern 014
• Pattern 016
• Other Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019)

Pattern Families: – Reasoning Patterns (001-011) – Multi-Agent Patterns (012-019) – Tool Use Patterns (020-025) – Memory Patterns (026-031) – And many more…

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Summary

The Swarm Intelligence pattern provides a powerful approach to building AI agents with specific capabilities. This implementation demonstrates:

✅ Key Strengths: – Clean, maintainable code structure – LangChain integration for composability – Type hints and documentation – Production-ready patterns

🎯 Best Use Cases: – Applications requiring this pattern’s characteristics – Systems needing structured agent behavior – Production environments requiring reliability

📚 Learning Resources: – LangChain Documentation: https://python.langchain.com/ – Pattern Documentation: See related patterns – OpenAI API Reference: https://platform.openai.com/docs/

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File: 015_swarm_intelligence.py
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Pattern Category: AI Agent Design Pattern #015

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