According to software architect Martin Fowler on martinfowler.com, building reliable agentic AI systems requires applying time-tested software architecture principles to AI agents. Rather than chasing raw LLM capability, the focus should be on designing systems with proper error handling, observability, and testing—the same rigor applied to mission-critical software. Fowler's guidance emphasizes that reliability comes from thoughtful architecture and operational discipline, not just a powerful underlying model.

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