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Learn to build sophisticated AI agents using the Strands framework in this comprehensive technical walkthrough featuring Du'An Lightfoot, AI Developer at AWS. Discover how to create custom AI coding assistants and multi-agent systems with minimal code, exploring the evolution of agentic AI frameworks from basic function calling to advanced systems that compete with tools like Cursor and Cloud Code. Follow along with practical demonstrations including building content pipelines, preprocessing systems, and generating book outlines from YouTube content. Master the frameworks and techniques needed to automate workflows and develop AI-powered tools, with hands-on examples covering custom agent creation, multi-agent system architecture, and real-world implementation scenarios. Gain insights into the Model Context Protocol, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore samples, and integration with tools like Whisper for comprehensive AI agent development suitable for developers, DevOps engineers, and anyone seeking to enhance their development workflow with AI automation.
Syllabus
0:00 - Introduction & Welcome
6:43 - AI Tools Discussion & Current Usage
9:33 - Technical Background & Getting Started with Agents
15:00 - Introduction to Strands Framework
25:00 - Building Custom AI Agents Demo
40:00 - Multi-Agent Systems & Workflows
55:00 - Content Pipeline & Preprocessing Examples
1:05:00 - Book Generation Demo
1:10:00 - Q&A & Wrap Up
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