Agents deserve an architecture layer of their own rather than being lumped into frontend or backend, since they don’t behave quite the same as people or programs.
See how the modern AI stack connects to what developers already build and maintain. We’ll explore three patterns in this article: direct integration, retrieval-augmented and tool-using.
We’re kicking off a new series, AI Engineering Basics: From Full-stack Developer to AI Engineer. First, we’ll look at how the full-stack role is evolving, clarify the difference between AI-powered apps, assistants and agents, and map out the skills that matter next.