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1. Prompt vs agent vs workflow
AI Agents & Workflows · 12 pages source format
A prompt is one shot. A workflow is fixed steps. An agent chooses tools in a loop.
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- Definitions
- When each wins
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Use a workflow when steps are known. Use an agent when the path depends on intermediate results.
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An agent mainly differs by…
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Label 3 tasks as prompt / workflow / agent.
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