Multi-Agent Systems and Orchestration

Intermediate
DevOps Engineer
Administrator
Developer
Solution Architect
GitHub

Learn how to design reliable multi-agent systems in GitHub using observable workflows, coordinated artifacts, and safe recovery mechanisms.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Define agent responsibilities and scope boundaries within the SDLC
  • Coordinate multi-agent workflows using GitHub Actions events and orchestration patterns
  • Isolate agent execution using branches, workflows, permissions, and concurrency controls
  • Detect and resolve conflicts using GitHub-native validation and review mechanisms
  • Ensure observability, attribution, and traceability of agent actions
  • Diagnose failures and implement recovery strategies for reliable multi-agent systems

Prerequisites

  • A GitHub account
  • Basic understanding of repositories, branches, and pull requests
  • Familiarity with GitHub Actions
  • General understanding of agent workflows in GitHub, IDE, or CLI environments