LLM Applications components and design patterns Hands on Workshop

Abstract

Hands-on workshop at University of Washington on LLM application components and design patterns.

Key points:

  • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture patterns
  • Agent design patterns for tool use and planning
  • Memory management for long conversations
  • Building production LLM systems with proper evaluation

Takeaway: Production LLM applications require thoughtful architecture — RAG for knowledge, agents for action, and proper evaluation for reliability.