Philipp Schmid • 2/20/2026

Agents: Inner Loop vs Outer Loop

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This technical article clarifies the concepts of 'inner loop' and 'outer loop' in AI agent frameworks. It explains the hardcoded execution cycle of agents and distinguishes between the inner loop (self-verification and tool use within a single task) and the outer loop (persistent learning and improvement across multiple tasks or sessions).

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