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ReAct Pattern

Master the ReAct pattern to build intelligent agents that synergize reasoning and acting

What is the Reasoning Phase?

In the ReAct pattern, reasoning is where the agent thinks out loud. Instead of jumping straight to action, the agent generates explicit thought traces that:

  • Analyze the current situation and what's known
  • Plan what action should be taken next
  • Justify why that action makes sense
  • Predict what the outcome might be

This explicit reasoning makes the agent's decision-making transparent, debuggable, and adaptive.

Interactive: Reasoning Styles

Explore different reasoning approaches agents can use

Scenario

"User asks: "Why is my website loading slowly?""

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Thought Process

Let me systematically analyze potential bottlenecks

Why Explicit Reasoning Matters

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Transparency
You can see exactly how the agent arrived at its decision, making debugging easier
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Error Prevention
Catching flawed reasoning before acting prevents costly mistakes
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Better Planning
Thinking through steps leads to more strategic action sequences
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Adaptive Behavior
Agents can adjust reasoning based on observations from previous actions