Trend Snapshot
LlamaIndex has moved beyond RAG into multi-agent workflows. The platform offers canonical patterns to avoid ad hoc designs.
AgentWorkflow, orchestrators, and custom planners are now standard choices for real systems.
Design Principles
Use AgentWorkflow for rapid starts. Use orchestrators when you need granular control and explainability.
Custom planners are best when branching logic is complex and frequently updated.
Operations Checklist
Operationally, define standards for agentworkflow pattern, orchestrator control, and custom planner options. Make each item measurable with owners and target metrics.
Before launch, document failure scenarios and recovery paths. After launch, review metrics weekly to keep the system stable and improve it systematically.
Practical Rollout
Pick one narrow use case related to “LlamaIndex Agent Workflows: Collaboration Patterns” and run a two-week pilot. A constrained pilot locks in quality benchmarks faster.
Combine qualitative feedback with quantitative signals—retry rate, p95 latency, and failure-type distribution—to decide the next sprint’s focus.