With the rise of agent-based systems, many teams are experimenting with replacing traditional APIs and workflows with AI-driven agents. But not every problem benefits from an agent, and introducing them without architectural discipline can create more complexity than value.

This talk explores when agents actually make sense from a backend architecture perspective. We’ll compare APIs, workflows, and agents, and discuss how concepts like orchestration, state, and tool integration change when agents enter the picture.

The session focuses on architectural judgment rather than hype, helping teams understand where agents fit, where they don’t, and how to integrate them safely into existing systems using modern AWS services.

Target audience: backend developers and software architects exploring AI systems.
Session format: architecture-focused talk with conceptual examples.
Duration: available as a 30 or 45-minute session.
Level: intermediate to advanced.