I write the foreword for Agentic Design Patterns: A Hands‑On Guide to Building Intelligent Systems to signal the importance of moving from simple information‑processing models to truly agentic systems that can reason, plan, and act on ambiguous, complex goals. I frame Google’s Vertex AI platform as a “canvas” that lets developers apply structured design patterns—prompt chaining, tool use, multi‑agent collaboration, self‑correction, safety, and guardrails—to build robust, scalable, and reliable agents.
Google endorses the book as an “indispensable resource” for the developer community, signaling support for standardizing agentic design practices.
The foreword likens Vertex AI to a “canvas,” highlighting Google’s strategic focus on flexible, developer‑centric tooling for building agents.
Large language models are described as the “cognitive engines” of agents and must be used with structured design patterns.