ReAct Pattern

Master the ReAct pattern to build intelligent agents that synergize reasoning and acting

What is the ReAct Pattern?

ReAct stands for Reasoning + Acting. It's a powerful pattern where AI agents interleave reasoning traces with action execution, creating a dynamic loop: Think β†’ Act β†’ Observe β†’ Think β†’ Act... This synergy allows agents to adapt to new information in real-time, making them far more capable than traditional approaches.

Instead of planning everything upfront or acting blindly, ReAct agents maintain a dialogue between thought and action, adjusting their strategy based on what they observe at each step.

Interactive: See ReAct in Action

Toggle between traditional and ReAct approaches to understand the difference

Task: "What is the capital of France?"
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Single-Shot Approach

"Based on my training data, the capital of France is Paris."
❌ No reasoning trace shown
❌ Can't adapt if information is outdated
❌ No verification step
❌ Can't handle dynamic tasks

Core Components of ReAct

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Reasoning (Think)

Generate explicit thoughts about the current state, what's needed, and what to do next

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Acting (Do)

Execute specific actions like searching, calculating, calling APIs, or interacting with tools

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Observing (See)

Receive feedback from actionsβ€”results, errors, or new information that informs next steps

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Looping (Repeat)

Continue the cycle until the task is complete, adapting strategy based on observations

Why ReAct Matters

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Dynamic Adaptation
Agents can change their approach mid-task based on what they observe, handling unexpected situations gracefully
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Explainable Decisions
Every action is preceded by reasoning, making the agent's decision-making process transparent and debuggable
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Tool Integration
Seamlessly combines with external tools and APIs, grounding reasoning in real-world data and capabilities
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Better Task Success
Studies show ReAct improves task completion rates by 20-40% compared to reasoning-only or action-only approaches