Long-running agents need durable execution, checkpoints, and compensation logic
blaizedsouza · x · 2026-07-26
- This repost argues that long-running agents need durable execution, because they often die when processes restart.
- The suggested pattern is to persist every workflow step, checkpoint after each tool call, and make the agent restartable from the last successful step.
- It also recommends separating orchestration state from business state, adding human-in-the-loop support, and handling failures with timeouts plus compensation logic.
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