Orchestration

What it is

Orchestration is coordinating multiple agents or AI components to work together. An orchestrator decides which agent handles which task, manages handoffs, handles failures, and ensures the overall system achieves its goals. It's like conducting an orchestra of AI capabilities.

Why it matters

Good orchestration makes multi-agent systems effective; poor orchestration creates chaos. Understanding orchestration helps you evaluate complex AI systems and appreciate why coordination is a significant challenge in agentic AI.