Definition: Design of how agents collaborate and coordinate in complex pipelines. Defines roles, communication protocols, and agent handoffs.
— Source: NERVICO, Product Development Consultancy
AI Workflow Architecture
Definition
AI Workflow Architecture is the framework for designing how multiple agents interact, coordinate, and execute tasks in software development pipelines.
Common Patterns
- Sequential: Product Agent → Backend → Frontend → QA → DevOps
- Parallel: Multiple agents working simultaneously
- Hierarchical: Master agent orchestrating sub-agents
- Event-driven: Agents triggered by events (bug detected, deploy completed)
Key Components
- Agent roles and responsibilities
- Communication protocols
- Error handling and escalation
- Security guardrails
- Performance monitoring
Last updated: February 2026 Category: AI Development