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The Agent Loop: How AI Goes from Answering Questions to Doing Things — Structure and Scaffolding
ByteByteGo·July 8, 2026
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Summary
ByteByteGo walks through the agent loop structure: how an agent decides what to do on each turn, what scaffolding holds it together, and critically — when and how an agent should stop. Focuses on the mechanics of building reliable agent behavior.
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Foundational reference for Thomas Engineering engineers building or evaluating agent systems. The 'when to stop' question is especially relevant for agents running in production where runaway loops are a real risk.
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ByteByteGo · 7/8/2026
The Agent Loop: How AI Goes From Answering Questions to Doing Things