by Amit Shekhar · 29 April 2026
Multi-Agent Systems
Multi-Agent Systems - what they are, the three pillars that hold them together, the common agent roles, how agents communicate and coordinate, the trade-offs, and when to use them.
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What this article covers
- The Big Picture
- What is a Multi-Agent System
- The Three Pillars
- Common Agent Roles
- How Agents Communicate
- How Agents Coordinate
- Multi-Agent vs Single Agent - The Trade-offs
- Common Mistakes
- When to Use a Multi-Agent System
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