Smaller C: Lean Code for Small Machines

With the rise of autonomous agents, the question is no longer “How do we build agents?” but rather, “How do we manage an entire ecosystem of them?” This book explores the next frontier of this technology, where interconnected agents collaborate, transact, and fulfill tasks autonomously. Building on established concepts like API service mesh and data mesh, authors Eric and Davis Broda introduce agentic mesh as a transformative architecture designed to safely manage growing ecosystems of agents at scale. This practical guide unpacks how agentic mesh works, explains its key components—such as agent registries, marketplaces, trust-building mechanisms, and human-in-the-loop oversight—and illustrates how agents can discover, interact, and transact with ease. Through accessible explanations and compelling use cases, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to implement and govern agent ecosystems, ensuring security, transparency, and efficiency. Whether you’re a tech leader, developer, or enterprise strategist, Agentic Mesh provides a road map to navigate the future of autonomous agents with confidence. Understand the concept of agentic mesh and its transformative potential Learn how autonomous agents find, collaborate, and transact within a mesh ecosystem Explore critical components like agent registries, marketplaces, and trust frameworks Address safety, security, and governance challenges in agent ecosystems Apply practical use cases to begin designing and implementing your own agentic mesh