When would you use a deterministic workflow instead of an agent?

Instruction: Compare fixed workflows with agentic execution and explain the decision rule you would use.

Context: Checks whether the candidate can explain the core concept clearly and connect it to real production decisions. Compare fixed workflows with agentic execution and explain the decision rule you would use.

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If the steps are already known, I keep the system deterministic because it is cheaper and easier to debug. I...

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