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- ISBN-101803238755
- ISBN-13978-1803238753
- PublisherPackt Publishing
- Publication dateApril 21, 2025
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions7.5 x 0.65 x 9.25 inches
- Print length288 pages
Master the art of building AI agents with large language models using the coordinator, worker, and delegator approach for orchestrating complex AI systems
Key Features
- Understand the foundations and advanced techniques of building intelligent, autonomous AI agents
- Learn advanced techniques for reflection, introspection, tool use, planning, and collaboration in agentic systems
- Explore crucial aspects of trust, safety, and ethics in AI agent development and applications
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Gain unparalleled insights into the future of AI autonomy with this comprehensive guide to designing and deploying autonomous AI agents that leverage generative AI (GenAI) to plan, reason, and act. Written by industry-leading AI architects and recognized experts shaping global AI standards and building real-world enterprise AI solutions, it explores the fundamentals of agentic systems, detailing how AI agents operate independently, make decisions, and leverage tools to accomplish complex tasks.
Starting with the foundations of GenAI and agentic architectures, you’ll explore decision-making frameworks, self-improvement mechanisms, and adaptability. The book covers advanced design techniques, such as multi-step planning, tool integration, and the coordinator, worker, and delegator approach for scalable AI agents.
Beyond design, it addresses critical aspects of trust, safety, and ethics, ensuring AI systems align with human values and operate transparently. Real-world applications illustrate how agentic AI transforms industries such as automation, finance, and healthcare. With deep insights into AI frameworks, prompt engineering, and multi-agent collaboration, this book equips you to build next-generation adaptive, scalable AI agents that go beyond simple task execution and act with minimal human intervention.
What you will learn
- Master the core principles of GenAI and agentic systems
- Understand how AI agents operate, reason, and adapt in dynamic environments
- Enable AI agents to analyze their own actions and improvise
- Implement systems where AI agents can leverage external tools and plan complex tasks
- Apply methods to enhance transparency, accountability, and reliability in AI
- Explore real-world implementations of AI agents across industries
Who this book is for
This book is ideal for AI developers, machine learning engineers, and software architects who want to advance their skills in building intelligent, autonomous agents. It's perfect for professionals with a strong foundation in machine learning and programming, particularly those familiar with Python and large language models. While prior experience with generative AI is beneficial, the book covers foundational concepts for those new to agentic systems.
Table of Contents
- Fundamentals of Generative AI
- Principles of Agentic Systems
- Essential Components of Intelligent Agents
- Reflection and Introspection in Agents
- Enabling Tool Use and Planning in Agents
- Exploring the Coordinator, Worker, and Delegator Approach
- Effective Agentic System Design Techniques
- Building Trust in Generative AI Systems
- Managing Safety and Ethical Considerations
- Common Use Cases and Applications
- Conclusion and Future Outlook
Review
“More than a technical reference, this book serves as an essential guide for shaping the future of Generative AI and intelligent agents. It invites researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to actively participate in crafting the next chapter of AI, one that responsibly advances technological boundaries while enriching society.
I wholeheartedly endorse this timely and insightful work. I encourage you to delve deep into the chapters that follow, embracing your role as an active contributor to the exciting and evolving frontier in artificial intelligence.”
Matthew R. Scott, Chief Technology Officer, Minset.ai
“This book delves into the crucial issues of trust, transparency, explainability, and reliability, as well as ethical considerations such as bias and safety. It describes how agentic systems can be personalized and made context aware, and how they can plan and react to the results of their actions.
As somebody that has been working on artificial intelligence for decades, I believe this book will be a great resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike, charting a clear path forward in an era profoundly influenced by intelligent systems.”
Dr. Alex Acero, Member of the National Academy of Engineering, IEEE Fellow
“This isn’t a ‘just prompt it’ playbook, it’s a signal that agentic systems are moving from novelty to necessity. If you’re still calling everything a chatbot, this book might just help to rewire your vocabulary. I’m glad to see others leaning into what’s next; multi-agent systems (MASs) aren’t theoretical anymore, they’re the scaffolding for how real enterprise autonomy will scale.”
Doug Shannon, GenAI & Automation Thought Leader at IgniteGTM, Member of Forbes Technology Council
About the Author
Anjanava Biswas is an award-winning senior AI specialist solutions architect with over 17 years of industry experience. Specializing in machine learning, Generative AI, natural language processing, deep learning, data analytics, and cloud architecture, he partners with large enterprises to build and scale advanced AI systems in the cloud. Anjanava is widely recognized for his contributions to the field of applied AI. He has published research in multiple scientific journals and actively contributes to open-source AI/ML projects. His professional accolades include Fellowships with BCS (UK), the IET (UK), and IETE (India), and he is a senior IEEE member. A frequent public speaker, Anjanava has held key positions at industry giants like IBM and Oracle Corp. Originally from India, he now resides in San Diego, CA, with his wife and son, where he continues to innovate and inspire within the tech community.
Wrick Talukdar is a visionary technology leader in generative artificial intelligence (AI) at Amazon, with over two decades of global experience in AI, cloud computing, and product leadership. A pioneer in AI-driven transformation, he has led large-scale modernization initiatives that drive enterprise growth and impact millions worldwide. He has spearheaded the productization of award-winning AI/ML technologies, now deployed at scale for Fortune 500 companies, shaping real-world AI applications. A recognized figure in AI research, Wrick's work in generative AI, multimodality, natural language processing, and computer vision is widely cited and referenced in the field. As a senior IEEE member, Chair, and panelist in multiple industry forums, he advises global committees like CTSoc Industry Forums and NIC, setting industry standards and shaping AI's role for the future. He frequently presents his innovations at premier conferences such as World Technology Summit, IEEE HKN, ICCE, CERAWeek, and ADIPEC, bridging cutting-edge research with real-world AI applications to accelerate industry-wide innovation. Deeply rooted in his computer science background, he co-chairs IEEE NIC to empower young professionals. As an author and thought leader, he continues to push AI's boundaries, inspiring future innovators. Wrick lives in California with his family.
About the authors
Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.Wrick is a distinguished AI/ML architect and product leader with over two decades of experience driving technological transformations in global enterprises. Renowned for his expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing, he has consistently leveraged cutting-edge technologies to deliver strategic business value for customers all over the globe.
Throughout his career, Wrick has led digital initiatives that drive significant cost savings and accelerate time-to-market. He has a proven track record of building high-performance teams that deliver innovative AI products and solutions.
As a strategic thinker, Wrick excels in aligning technology with business goals, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and addressing complex challenges with data-driven approaches. His ability to bridge technical expertise with business vision positions him as a key leader in driving sustainable growth and innovation.
Beyond his professional achievements, Wrick has made a lasting impact on the global scientific community, with his research and innovation widely referenced and cited worldwide. He is a keynote speaker
He serves as Chair of IEEE ICGC, is a Senior Member of IEEE, and holds the role of Chief AI/ML Architect for Generative AI Initiatives within the IEEE Industry Engagement Committee (IEC), where he empowers young professionals(YPs) to advance their careers through technology and generative AI. Additionally, as a Senior Member and Advisor of the Consumer Technology Society (CTSoc), he plays a key role in shaping technology standards and provides strategic guidance on major global symposiums, including prestigious conferences like ICCE, Global Technology Summit, IEEE HKN, etc. He is a frequent speaker at world-class conferences such as ADIPEC, CERAWeek, AWS re:Invent, and other global forums, where he shares his latest innovations, solutions, and research in AI and emerging technologies.
When he's not working on cutting-edge AI systems, Wrick is passionate about photography, writing, and sketching portraits. He believes that the real world reveals itself in expressions — a truth he captures through his lens, pen and pencil alike. Wrick lives in California with his family and enjoys exploring the world, one story, one sketch, and one frame at a time.
Anjanava Biswas is an award-winning senior AI specialist solutions architect with over 17 years of industry experience. Specializing in machine learning, generative AI, natural language processing, deep learning, data analytics, and cloud architecture, he partners with large enterprises to build and scale advanced AI systems in the cloud. Anjanava is widely recognized for his contributions to the field of applied AI. He has published research in multiple scientific journals and actively contributes to open-source AI/ML projects. His professional accolades include Fellowships with BCS (UK), the IET (UK), IETE (India), and he is a senior IEEE member. A frequent public speaker, Anjanava has held key positions at industry giants like IBM and Oracle Corp. Originally from India, he now resides in San Diego, CA, with his wife and son, where he continues to innovate and inspire within the tech community.
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Publisher | Packt Publishing |
Publication date | April 21, 2025 |
Language | English |
Print length | 288 pages |
ISBN-10 | 1803238755 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1803238753 |
Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.65 x 9.25 inches |
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I thoroughly enjoyed the entire book. The graphics are excellent, the explanations are well-reasoned, and the use of a continuing example with the travel agent grounds the reader. I keep trying to think of what might have been an area to improve but this is one of the better systems. If one area fell a little short, it might have been external case-studies about which companies are using Agentic systems and how they achieved success or failure. However, as this is a cutting-edge technology, I can see why these samples are not yet available.
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Aha! Moments:
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Standout Ideas:
The book's approach to "reflection and introspection" in agents is particularly innovative. Rather than treating agents as static systems, the authors demonstrate how they can analyze their own reasoning, learn from experiences, and improve decision-making - making systems that grow smarter over time rather than remaining fixed.
I was also impressed by the practical implementation examples using frameworks like LangGraph, CrewAI, and AutoGen. These concrete demonstrations show how theoretical concepts translate into working code, complete with comparison of different implementation approaches.
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If you're building AI systems that need to move beyond simple prompt-response patterns into truly autonomous behaviors, this book provides both the conceptual foundation and practical techniques needed. It's given me a structured way to think about agent memory architectures, planning algorithms, and multi-agent collaboration that I'm already applying in my work.
I highly recommend this book to AI engineers, AI product managers, and researchers looking to understand where AI is heading as it moves beyond foundation models to truly agentic systems.
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