Are AI agents actually better than deterministic workflows?
Useful_Lecture_5927 · reddit · 2026-08-26
The author raises a common architectural question: when should one use AI Agents instead of traditional deterministic workflows?
- Deterministic Workflows: Better when the process is linear (Request -> API -> Check -> Another API -> Response), prioritizing reliability and debuggability.
- AI Agents: Make more sense when the system needs to decide which tools to use, in what order, and adapt dynamically based on results.
The author seeks input from builders on the specific decision boundary.
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