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Agent frameworks and runtimes are distinct layers, author argues

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This post distinguishes between agent frameworks and runtimes, arguing that current discussions often conflate these distinct layers. The author uses the soit-ai/soit repository as an example to illustrate that the runtime layer, responsible for executing agent loops, is intentionally kept minimal (239 lines of code). The framework layer, conversely, encompasses a larger codebase (1,617 lines) that handles crucial aspects like consensus, approvals, and governing the execution of agent actions. AI

IMPACT Clarifies architectural distinctions in AI agent development, potentially guiding future framework design.

RANK_REASON The item is a technical blog post discussing software architecture and distinguishing between different layers of agent platforms.

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Agent frameworks and runtimes are distinct layers, author argues

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Jude ·

    I counted our agent loop: 239 lines. Frameworks and runtimes are not the same layer.

    <h3> The short version </h3> <div class="table-wrapper-paragraph"><table> <thead> <tr> <th></th> <th>Agent framework</th> <th>Agent runtime</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Operates during</td> <td>the days you write code</td> <td>every execution after that</td> </tr> <tr> <t…

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