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Aug 28, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Augmented LLM: Agent vs. Workflow – Five Design Patterns Explained

This article breaks down Anthropic's Augmented LLM concept, compares Agent and Workflow architectures based on autonomy, outlines a five‑step complexity ladder for choosing the right approach, provides minimal code demos for each pattern, and evaluates Anthropic, OpenAI Agents SDK, and LangGraph frameworks with practical insights on simplicity, tool design, and cost‑performance trade‑offs.