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Foundations of Agentic Architecture 35  \nWhat is Agentic Architecture? 35  \nCore Components of an Agentic System 35  \nUser Request or Task Objective 35  \nSystem Prompt and Behavioral Instructions 36  \nSystem Prompt: Developer Agent 36  \nClaude Model Response 36  \nTool Definitions 36  \nBuilt-in tools 37  \nTool Execution Layer 37  \nTool Results 38  \nConversation History 38  \nControl Loop 39  \nStop Condition 39  \nSession State 39  \nError Handling and Escalation Logic 39  \nAgentic System vs Traditional Workflow 40  \n[https://portal.tutorialsdojo.com/ ](https://portal.tutorialsdojo.com/  1)[ 1](https://portal.tutorialsdojo.com/  1)  \nTutorials Dojo Study Guide: Claude Certified Architect Foundations-CCA-F by Karen Pearl Pabilando, Franchesca Asignacion, Ace Batacandulo & Jon Bonso  \n\n| When Not to Use Agentic Architecture\u003Cbr>Key Design Considerations\u003Cbr>Common Anti-Patterns\u003Cbr>B. 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