Orchestration

Also known as: AI Orchestration, Workflow Orchestration

In one sentence

Coordinating multiple AI calls, tools, and logic to accomplish complex tasks that require multiple steps.

Explain like I'm 12

Like being the conductor of an orchestra—making sure all the different AI parts work together in the right order to create something useful.

In context

Frameworks like LangChain and LlamaIndex handle orchestration—chaining together prompts, tool calls, and data retrieval to build complex AI applications.

Related Guides

Learn more about Orchestration in these guides:

Orchestration Options: LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Beyond

Intermediate

Frameworks for building AI workflows. Compare LangChain, LlamaIndex, Haystack, and custom solutions.

12 min read

AI Workflows and Pipelines: Orchestrating Complex Tasks

Intermediate

Chain multiple AI steps together into workflows. Learn orchestration patterns, error handling, and tools for building AI pipelines.

7 min read

AI System Design Patterns: Building Robust AI Applications

Advanced

Learn proven design patterns for AI systems. From retrieval-augmented generation to multi-agent architectures—practical patterns for building reliable, scalable AI applications.