Summary
In this chapter, we delved into essential techniques for effectively prototyping ADFs. The process begins by identifying and abstracting reusable patterns from concrete applications, which serve as the foundation for a robust framework. Through iterative refinement, we introduced structured message types and clear execution flows, evolving from minimal working examples to comprehensive, composable agent-oriented structures.
Key concepts included defining core abstractions, employing role-based routing for dynamic and specialized agent interactions, and structuring the framework into a cohesive, reusable Python package. The chapter also emphasized best practices using modern Python tooling such as uv for dependency management, pytest for automated testing, and ruff for linting and code quality.
Furthermore, we highlighted Agile principles, emphasizing frequent feedback loops, transparent community-driven development, CI, and robust automated testing strategies. The...
