Agentic development process for building AI agent systems
A sprint-based process that delivers working AI agents in weeks, not months. Transparent, iterative, and designed for production use.
The Sprint Process
Five phases, two weeks, working agents
Discovery
Day 1-2
Deep dive into your workflows, pain points, and objectives.
Activities
- Map current workflows end-to-end
- Identify automation opportunities
- Define agent objectives and success metrics
- Assess integration requirements
Output
Agent architecture document and project scope
Design
Day 2-3
Architect the agent system — roles, communication, guardrails.
Activities
- Define agent roles and responsibilities
- Design inter-agent communication
- Plan tool integrations
- Build safety guardrails and checkpoints
Output
Technical design document with agent specifications
Build
Day 3-8
Develop agents with continuous testing and iteration.
Activities
- Implement agent logic and prompts
- Build tool integrations
- Set up orchestration layer
- Iterative testing with real data
Output
Working agent system in staging environment
Test & Refine
Day 8-10
Rigorous testing, edge case handling, performance tuning.
Activities
- End-to-end testing with production data
- Edge case identification and handling
- Performance benchmarking
- Client review and feedback
Output
Production-ready agent system
Deploy & Monitor
Day 10-14
Production deployment with monitoring and support.
Activities
- Production deployment
- Monitoring and alerting setup
- Documentation and training
- Handoff and knowledge transfer
Output
Live agents with monitoring, documentation, and trained team
Week by Week
What to expect each week
Foundation
Week 1
- Discovery sessions complete
- Agent architecture finalised
- Core agents built and tested
- First working demo
Integration
Week 2
- Tool integrations connected
- Orchestration layer complete
- End-to-end testing
- Client review and iteration
Production
Week 3
- Production deployment
- Monitoring active
- Documentation delivered
- Team training complete
Optimise
Week 4
- Performance tuning
- Edge case refinement
- Cost optimisation
- Handoff complete
Division of Labour
What agents handle vs what humans do
Agents handle the heavy lifting. Humans handle strategy, quality, and decisions.
| Task | Agent | Human |
|---|---|---|
| Code generation and iteration | ● | ○ |
| Prompt engineering and tuning | ○ | ● |
| Testing and validation | ● | ● |
| Architecture decisions | ○ | ● |
| Documentation generation | ● | ○ |
| Integration implementation | ● | ● |
| Business logic validation | ○ | ● |
| Performance monitoring | ● | ○ |
Deliverables
What you walk away with
Production Agents
Deployed, monitored, running in your environment
Source Code
Full ownership with no vendor lock-in
Architecture Docs
Agent roles, communication flows, decision logic
Monitoring Setup
Dashboards, alerts, and logging configured
Team Training
Your team can operate and extend the system
Support Period
1-2 weeks of post-launch support included
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FAQ
Process questions
How long does the agentic development process take?
Sprint engagements deliver in 1-2 weeks. Full multi-agent builds take 2-4 weeks. You see working agents from the first week — we ship iteratively, not in one big release.
What do I need to provide during the process?
Access to the workflows you want automated, 2-3 hours for discovery sessions, and feedback on deliverables. We handle all the technical work.
What happens if the agents do not perform as expected?
All engagements include post-launch support (1-2 weeks depending on tier). We monitor performance, tune prompts, and iterate until the system meets agreed benchmarks.
Do I own the code and agents after the project?
Yes, 100%. You get full source code, documentation, architecture diagrams, and training. No vendor lock-in, no ongoing licensing fees for the code we write.
Can the process be customised for our needs?
Absolutely. The sprint framework is our starting point, but we adapt timelines, deliverables, and involvement levels to match your situation.
What if we need changes after delivery?
You can iterate independently using our documentation, engage us for an ongoing retainer, or book additional sprints for specific enhancements.
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