Failures

Cascading Failure

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Quick Definition

When an error in one agent or component triggers failures in dependent agents, amplifying the impact.

Multi-agent systems are vulnerable to cascading failures where errors propagate and multiply through the system.

Causes

  • Tight coupling
  • Insufficient error handling
  • Hidden dependencies
  • Feedback loops

Prevention

  • Isolation boundaries
  • Circuit breakers
  • Graceful degradation
  • Independent validation
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