The functionality of EaaPL’s workers is central to transforming natural language commands into actionable processes. Workers act as the backbone of EaaPL’s execution environment, translating parsed commands into concrete operations and handling the modular tasks generated by the Execution Agent. To maximize the value that these workers provide, we need to consider the design principles, communication structures, and optimization strategies that enable them to operate efficiently and accurately within an event-driven, distributed framework.
Presented is the dream build, that is, a complete consideration of what we would want from a system. This is not realistic for a first pass, or even a third. For the purpose of building a POC much of this should be ignored, however considered as the execution layer will be the backbone of the system.
At the end of this specification there is a maturity model that can act as guide to how to prioritize the work allowing the elephant to be consumed in logical bites. There is also attached a purposed schema for events and an example walk through of a program execution.
Core Design Principles for EaaPL Workers
1. Modular and Stateless Architecture
- Stateless Operations: Workers should be stateless, performing each command independently without retaining information from previous tasks. This allows for scalability, as workers can be easily spun up or shut down as demand fluctuates.
- Modularity: Each worker is responsible for executing a single task, which ensures that errors or complexities within a task do not impact other parts of the workflow.
2. Event-Driven Activation
- Event-Triggered Tasks: Workers are activated by events dispatched from the Execution Agent, which breaks down complex commands into manageable, discrete steps. This approach allows for asynchronous execution, maximizing concurrency.
- Real-Time Response: When an event triggers a worker, it processes the task immediately, returns the output, and terminates. This minimizes latency and ensures a quick response for high-priority tasks.
3. Contextual Awareness for Task Precision
- Task-Specific Context: Although workers are stateless, they should have access to a limited scope of contextual information relevant to each command (e.g., task parameters and user preferences).
- Hierarchical Context Flow: The Execution Agent should pass context down to each worker only when necessary, allowing workers to handle tasks accurately without overloading them with irrelevant information.
Maximizing Worker Efficiency and Scalability
1. Dynamic Load Balancing
- To prevent bottlenecks, an orchestrator (Execution Agent) should dynamically distribute tasks across workers based on current load and worker availability.
- Auto-Scaling: For heavier or complex tasks, workers should be capable of auto-scaling in response to demand, ensuring that the system remains responsive under varying loads.
2. Parallel Processing with Redundant Fault Tolerance
- Concurrency: Multiple workers can handle parallel tasks to reduce execution time. By distributing tasks across multiple instances, we can efficiently manage high volumes of commands.
- Fault Tolerance: If a worker fails, another should seamlessly take over, maintaining continuity and reliability within the system. Utilizing task retry mechanisms ensures that no command is lost if an error occurs.
3. Optimized Resource Allocation
- Resource Pools: Workers should access pre-allocated resources, such as memory and processing power, based on task requirements. This approach avoids unnecessary resource usage and ensures that tasks are not delayed due to limited resources.
- Task Prioritization: The Execution Agent can prioritize tasks dynamically, sending high-priority tasks to available workers immediately and queuing low-priority ones for processing during idle time.
Communication and Coordination Strategies
1. Event-Queue Communication
- Workers and the Execution Agent should communicate via an event queue, which allows for a non-blocking, asynchronous flow of commands. This approach is vital for ensuring that the system remains responsive, even under heavy loads.
- Queued Events: Workers retrieve events from the queue, process them, and return the output back to the queue, ensuring a streamlined data flow and efficient processing.
2. Feedback Loop and Interactive Adjustments
- Human-in-the-Loop (HITL): If a worker encounters ambiguity in a command, it can trigger a feedback event to request clarification from the user, maintaining accuracy and control.
- Execution Feedback: Workers provide feedback to the Execution Agent upon task completion, allowing for real-time tracking and error handling. This feedback can include success/failure states, execution time, and resource usage metrics, which can help optimize future tasks.
3. Event Chaining for Complex Tasks
- For multi-step commands, workers can create sub-events that chain tasks together. For example, a command like “open the document, analyze it for trends, and summarize it” would trigger several interconnected workers that process each step sequentially.
- Task Dependency Management: The Execution Agent ensures that workers execute in the correct order by managing dependencies, enabling a seamless flow from one task to the next without requiring manual intervention.
Monitoring, Debugging, and Continuous Improvement
1. Real-Time Monitoring for System Health
- Workers should be monitored continuously to track performance metrics such as execution time, error rates, and resource consumption. This monitoring enables rapid detection of issues and optimization of worker processes.
- Performance Analysis: Regular analysis of worker performance can highlight areas for improvement, such as tasks that consistently take longer to complete, and help the development team fine-tune the Execution Agent’s algorithms.
2. Debugging Tools for Quick Resolution
- Workers should log their activities comprehensively, making it easier to diagnose issues if a task fails or behaves unexpectedly. These logs should capture input, output, and any encountered errors.
- Error Reporting and Recovery: When an error occurs, the Execution Agent should automatically notify a debugging worker, which can analyze logs, suggest possible fixes, and prompt the system to retry the task if necessary.
Maturity Model for EaaPL Workers
This maturity model outlines the progression of EaaPL workers across four levels of implementation: Functional, Performant, Resilient, and Complete. Each level builds upon the previous one, adding features and optimizations that enhance the system’s capabilities.
Level 1: Functional
At the Functional level, the system is operational and performs basic tasks effectively.
1. Worker Architecture
- Modular and Stateless: Workers are designed to be stateless and modular, executing single tasks independently without retaining information from previous tasks.
2. Activation and Execution
- Event-Driven Activation: Workers are activated by events dispatched from the Execution Agent.
- Immediate Processing: Workers process tasks as soon as they are triggered and return outputs promptly.
3. Context Management
- Task-Specific Context: Workers have access to the necessary context relevant to each command to perform tasks accurately.
4. Communication and Coordination
- Basic Event Communication: Simple event-based communication exists between the Execution Agent and workers.
- Synchronous Operations: Communication is straightforward, with tasks processed in the order received.
5. Resource Management
- Basic Resource Utilization: Workers utilize system resources as available without optimization.
6. Monitoring and Debugging
- Basic Logging: Workers log activities such as task execution start and end times.
- Manual Monitoring: System health is monitored manually without real-time analytics.
Level 2: Performant
At the Performant level, the system enhances efficiency and scalability.
1. Load Balancing and Scalability
- Dynamic Load Balancing: The Execution Agent distributes tasks based on current load and worker availability.
- Auto-Scaling: Workers can scale up or down in response to demand fluctuations.
2. Parallel Processing
- Concurrency: Multiple workers handle tasks in parallel, reducing overall execution time.
3. Resource Management
- Resource Pools: Introduction of pre-allocated resource pools allows workers to access necessary resources based on task requirements.
- Optimized Allocation: Resources are allocated efficiently to avoid delays due to limited availability.
4. Communication and Coordination
- Event-Queue Communication: Implementation of an event queue enables non-blocking, asynchronous communication.
- Task Prioritization: The Execution Agent can dynamically prioritize tasks, sending high-priority tasks to available workers immediately.
5. Context Management
- Hierarchical Context Flow: Context is passed down to workers only when necessary, reducing overhead.
6. Monitoring and Debugging
- Performance Metrics: Collection of basic performance metrics like execution time and error rates.
- Improved Logging: Enhanced logging captures inputs, outputs, and encountered errors.
Level 3: Resilient
At the Resilient level, the system becomes robust against failures and can recover gracefully.
1. Fault Tolerance
- Redundant Systems: If a worker fails, another worker seamlessly takes over the task.
- Task Retry Mechanisms: Automated retries ensure no command is lost due to errors.
2. Feedback Mechanisms
- Human-in-the-Loop (HITL): Workers can request clarification from users when encountering ambiguous commands.
- Execution Feedback: Workers provide detailed feedback upon task completion, including success/failure states and resource usage.
3. Monitoring and Debugging
- Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous tracking of system health, performance metrics, and resource consumption.
- Comprehensive Logging: Detailed logs facilitate quick diagnosis and resolution of issues.
- Error Reporting and Recovery: Automated notifications and recovery mechanisms are in place for swift error handling.
4. Context Management
- Enhanced Context Handling: Improved management of context for complex tasks and dependencies.
Level 4: Complete
At the Complete level, the system is fully optimized with advanced features and continuous improvement mechanisms.
1. Advanced Task Management
- Event Chaining: Workers can create sub-events to handle complex, multi-step commands by chaining tasks together.
- Task Dependency Management: The Execution Agent manages task dependencies, ensuring correct execution order without manual intervention.
2. Performance Analysis and Optimization
- Regular Analysis: Ongoing analysis of worker performance to identify bottlenecks and optimize processes.
- Predictive Scaling: Use of historical data and analytics to predict demand and scale resources proactively.
3. Continuous Improvement
- Learning Systems: Implementation of machine learning to improve task execution based on past performance.
- Advanced Resource Management: Dynamic adjustment of resources using predictive analytics.
4. Enhanced Communication and Coordination
- Advanced Protocols: Improved communication protocols for efficient data flow and reduced latency.
- User Experience Enhancements: Improved interfaces for monitoring, control, and interaction.
5. Security and Compliance
- Robust Security Measures: Implementation of comprehensive security protocols to protect data and operations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the system adheres to all relevant regulations and standards.
Summary Table
Component | Level 1: Functional | Level 2: Performant | Level 3: Resilient | Level 4: Complete |
---|---|---|---|---|
Worker Architecture | Modular and stateless workers | No significant change | No significant change | Advanced architectures for specific tasks |
Activation and Execution | Event-driven activation; immediate processing | No significant change | No significant change | Optimized execution strategies for complex workflows |
Context Management | Task-specific context access | Hierarchical context flow | Enhanced context handling for complex tasks | Predictive context provisioning across task chains |
Load Balancing | Basic task distribution | Dynamic load balancing; auto-scaling | Advanced load balancing with predictive scaling | Global optimization across clusters |
Fault Tolerance | Basic error handling | Task retry mechanisms | Automatic failover; redundant systems | Handling of complex failure scenarios |
Resource Management | Basic resource utilization | Resource pools; optimized allocation | Optimized allocation based on priorities | Predictive resource management using analytics |
Communication | Basic event communication | Event-queue for asynchronous flow | Detailed execution feedback; HITL mechanisms | Advanced protocols; enhanced user interfaces |
Task Prioritization | Tasks processed in order received | Dynamic prioritization | Advanced prioritization considering dependencies | Predictive prioritization using AI/ML |
Parallel Processing | Individual task processing | Concurrent task handling | Efficient concurrency management | System-wide optimized parallel processing |
Monitoring and Debugging | Basic logging; manual monitoring | Collection of performance metrics; improved logging | Real-time monitoring; comprehensive logging; error recovery | Advanced analytics; proactive issue resolution |
Task Management | Execution of individual tasks without dependencies | No significant change | Initial dependency management | Event chaining; managed dependencies for correct execution order |
Feedback Mechanisms | No feedback loops | No significant change | HITL; detailed execution feedback | Automated adjustments based on feedback; learning from past results |
Performance Analysis | Not implemented | Basic metrics collection | Regular performance optimization | Continuous improvement using AI/ML |
Security and Compliance | Basic security measures | Improved communication security | Enhanced security protocols | Full implementation of security and compliance measures |
Kafka Topics
Level 1: Functional
-
Topic Name:
task.dispatch
- Description: Used by the Execution Agent to dispatch tasks to workers.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
task_id
(string) - Unique identifier for the task. - Message Value: JSON object containing:
task_id
: (string) - Unique task identifier.command
: (string) - The command or instruction to execute.parameters
: (object) - Key-value pairs of parameters required for the task.context
: (object) - Relevant context information for the task.priority
: (string, optional) - e.g., “normal”, “high”.
- Purpose: Enables workers to subscribe and receive tasks to execute.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
task.result
- Description: Workers publish the results of executed tasks to this topic.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
task_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
task_id
: (string) - Unique task identifier.worker_id
: (string) - Identifier of the worker that executed the task.status
: (string) - e.g., “success”, “failure”.output
: (object) - Result of the task execution.error
: (object, optional) - Error details if the task failed.execution_time
: (number) - Time taken to execute the task in milliseconds.
- Purpose: Allows the Execution Agent to receive and process task outcomes.
- Message Key:
Level 2: Performant
-
Topic Name:
task.priority
- Description: Dedicated topic for high-priority tasks requiring immediate processing.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
task_id
(string). - Message Value: Same structure as
task.dispatch
, withpriority
set to “high”. - Purpose: Workers monitor this topic to handle urgent tasks promptly.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
resource.allocation
- Description: Communicates resource availability and allocation instructions.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
worker_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
worker_id
: (string) - Worker identifier.allocated_resources
: (object) - Details about allocated resources (CPU, memory).task_requirements
: (object, optional) - Specific resource requirements for tasks.timestamp
: (string) - ISO 8601 formatted time of allocation.
- Purpose: Informs workers of resource allocations to optimize utilization.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
logs.debug
- Description: Workers publish detailed logs and debugging information.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
log_id
(string) - Unique identifier for the log entry. - Message Value: JSON object containing:
timestamp
: (string) - ISO 8601 format.worker_id
: (string).task_id
: (string).log_level
: (string) - e.g., “INFO”, “DEBUG”, “ERROR”.message
: (string) - Log message.details
: (object, optional) - Additional information.
- Purpose: Facilitates performance analysis and troubleshooting.
- Message Key:
Level 3: Resilient
-
Topic Name:
errors.report
- Description: Workers report errors and failures.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
error_id
(string) - Unique error identifier. - Message Value: JSON object containing:
error_id
: (string).timestamp
: (string).worker_id
: (string).task_id
: (string).error_type
: (string) - Classification of the error.error_message
: (string) - Description of the error.stack_trace
: (string, optional) - Stack trace details.
- Purpose: Enables prompt error handling and resolution.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
task.retry
- Description: Contains tasks that need to be retried after failure.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
task_id
(string). - Message Value: Same as
task.dispatch
, with additional fields:retry_count
: (integer) - Number of retry attempts.last_error
: (object) - Details of the last error encountered.
- Purpose: Ensures failed tasks are retried appropriately.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
feedback.hitl
- Description: Workers request clarification or additional input from users.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
feedback_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
feedback_id
: (string).timestamp
: (string).worker_id
: (string).task_id
: (string).question
: (string) - Specific clarification needed.context
: (object) - Relevant context for the user.user_id
: (string) - Identifier of the user to respond.
- Purpose: Incorporates human-in-the-loop processes for accuracy.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
monitoring.metrics
- Description: Workers publish performance metrics and resource consumption data.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
worker_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
timestamp
: (string).worker_id
: (string).cpu_usage
: (float) - CPU usage percentage.memory_usage
: (float) - Memory usage in MB.tasks_completed
: (integer).tasks_failed
: (integer).uptime
: (number) - Uptime in seconds.
- Purpose: Facilitates real-time monitoring of system health.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
worker.heartbeat
- Description: Workers send periodic heartbeat messages to indicate their status.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
worker_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
timestamp
: (string).worker_id
: (string).status
: (string) - e.g., “online”, “idle”, “busy”, “offline”.current_task_id
: (string, optional).load
: (float) - Current load percentage.
- Purpose: Assists in detecting worker availability and managing load balancing.
- Message Key:
Level 4: Complete
-
Topic Name:
task.chain
- Description: Workers publish sub-tasks as part of executing complex, multi-step commands.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
sub_task_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
sub_task_id
: (string).parent_task_id
: (string).command
: (string).parameters
: (object).dependencies
: (array of strings) - IDs of tasks that must complete first.priority
: (string, optional).
- Purpose: Manages event chaining for complex workflows.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
task.dependency
- Description: Manages task dependencies and execution order.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
task_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
task_id
: (string).dependencies
: (array of strings).dependent_tasks
: (array of strings) - Tasks that depend on this task.status
: (string) - e.g., “pending”, “in_progress”, “completed”.
- Purpose: Ensures tasks execute in the correct order without manual intervention.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
system.alerts
- Description: Carries critical system alerts and notifications.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
alert_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
alert_id
: (string).timestamp
: (string).severity
: (string) - e.g., “CRITICAL”, “HIGH”, “MEDIUM”, “LOW”.message
: (string).affected_components
: (array of strings).action_required
: (boolean).
- Purpose: Provides immediate attention to critical issues affecting system operation.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
security.events
- Description: Logs security events, access controls, and compliance-related information.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
event_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
event_id
: (string).timestamp
: (string).event_type
: (string) - e.g., “authentication”, “authorization_failure”.user_id
: (string).worker_id
: (string, optional).description
: (string).severity
: (string).
- Purpose: Maintains robust security measures and ensures adherence to regulatory compliance.
- Message Key:
-
Topic Name:
analytics.data
- Description: Workers and the Execution Agent publish data used for predictive analytics and machine learning models.
- Event Details:
- Message Key:
data_point_id
(string). - Message Value: JSON object containing:
data_point_id
: (string).timestamp
: (string).worker_id
: (string).task_id
: (string).metrics
: (object) - Various performance metrics.resource_usage
: (object) - Detailed resource consumption.
- Purpose: Enables continuous improvement and predictive scaling based on historical data and analytics.
- Message Key:
Additional Considerations
- Message Serialization: Use a consistent serialization format like JSON or Avro for all messages to ensure interoperability.
- Schema Registry: Implement a schema registry to manage and enforce message schemas across topics.
- Security Measures:
- Encryption: Encrypt messages in topics containing sensitive information, such as
security.events
. - Authentication and Authorization: Use Kafka’s security features to restrict access to topics.
- Encryption: Encrypt messages in topics containing sensitive information, such as
- Partitioning Strategy: Use meaningful keys (e.g.,
task_id
,worker_id
) to ensure even distribution and ordering where necessary. - Monitoring Tools: Integrate with monitoring tools to consume data from
monitoring.metrics
andsystem.alerts
for real-time dashboards and alerts.
Summary Table
| Topic Name | Description | Purpose | Maturity Level |
| ——————— | ——————————————— | ——————————————— | —————— |
| task.dispatch
| Dispatches tasks to workers | Basic task communication | Functional |
| task.result
| Workers send task results | Return of task outcomes | Functional |
| task.priority
| High-priority tasks for immediate processing | Dynamic task prioritization | Performant |
| resource.allocation
| Resource allocation instructions | Optimized resource utilization | Performant |
| logs.debug
| Detailed logs and debugging information | Enhanced troubleshooting | Performant |
| errors.report
| Workers report errors and failures | Fault tolerance and error handling | Resilient |
| task.retry
| Tasks to be retried | Ensures tasks are not lost | Resilient |
| feedback.hitl
| Workers request user input | Human-in-the-loop processes | Resilient |
| monitoring.metrics
| Performance metrics and resource usage | Real-time system health monitoring | Resilient |
| worker.heartbeat
| Worker status updates | Load balancing and failure detection | Resilient |
| task.chain
| Sub-events for complex commands | Supports complex workflows and dependencies | Complete |
| task.dependency
| Manages task dependencies and execution order | Correct sequencing of tasks | Complete |
| system.alerts
| Critical system alerts and notifications | Immediate attention to critical issues | Complete |
| security.events
| Security and compliance logs | Robust security measures and auditing | Complete |
| analytics.data
| Data for predictive analytics | Continuous improvement and predictive scaling | Complete |
Reality Check
Let’s review the previously designed maturity model and Kafka topics for the EaaPL workers system to ensure it is consistent with executing an English language program. We’ll specifically check the system against the following command:
“Send an email to each of my contacts if I haven’t emailed them this week that says ‘Hello World!’“
This command was chosen because it has the three basic operations we would expect from a programming language. This command would look something like this in a traditional language like python.
# Main function to execute the command
def main():
contacts = get_user_contacts()
for contact in contacts:
if not has_emailed_this_week(contact):
email_body = compose_email_message("Hello World!")
send_email_to_contact(contact, email_body)
# Function to retrieve the user's contact list
def get_user_contacts():
# Placeholder for function implementation
pass
# Function to check if an email has been sent to the contact this week
def has_emailed_this_week(contact):
# Placeholder for function implementation
pass
# Function to compose an email message with the given content
def compose_email_message(message_content):
# Placeholder for function implementation
pass
# Function to send an email to the specified contact with the given message body
def send_email_to_contact(contact, email_body):
# Placeholder for function implementation
pass
# Entry point of the script
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
We’ll break down this command into actionable steps, map these steps to the system’s components, and verify that the system supports executing this program effectively.
Execution Steps at Level One Maturity
1. Parsing the Command
-
Planner Agent receives the natural language command:
“Send an email to each of my contacts if I haven’t emailed them this week that says ‘Hello World!’”
-
Parsing and Interpretation:
- Intent: Send a “Hello World!” email to all contacts not contacted this week.
- Identified Actions Create Plan:
- Retrieve the user’s contact list.
- For each contact, check the email history for the past week.
- If no email has been sent to a contact this week, send the “Hello World!” email.
2. Execution Agent Breaks Down the Plan into Tasks
- Task 1: Retrieve the user’s contact list.
- Task 2: Check email history for each contact.
- Task 3: Send “Hello World!” email to contacts not emailed this week.
3. Creating Task Events
- The Execution Agent creates events for each task with unique
task_id
s.
Task Events Structure
- Kafka Topic:
task.dispatch
- Message Key:
task_id
(string) -
Message Value: JSON object containing:
{ "task_id": "task_001", "command": "RetrieveContacts", "parameters": { "user_id": "user_123" }, "context": {} }
4. Dispatching Tasks
-
Publishing to Kafka Topic
task.dispatch
:-
Task 1: Retrieve Contacts
{ "task_id": "task_001", "command": "RetrieveContacts", "parameters": { "user_id": "user_123" }, "context": {} }
-
Task 2: Check Email History (to be created after Task 1 completes)
-
Task 3: Send Emails (multiple tasks, one per contact)
-
5. Worker Execution
-
Workers Subscribe to
task.dispatch
:- Workers listen for new tasks to execute.
-
Execution of Task 1:
- Worker A picks up
task_001
. - Action: Retrieves the contact list for
user_123
. - Result: Obtains a list of contacts.
-
Publishing Result:
- Kafka Topic:
task.result
-
Message:
{ "task_id": "task_001", "worker_id": "worker_A", "status": "success", "output": { "contacts": ["contact_1", "contact_2", "contact_3"] }, "execution_time": 150 }
- Kafka Topic:
- Worker A picks up
6. Processing Results in Execution Agent
-
Execution Agent Subscribes to
task.result
:- Receives the result of
task_001
. - Extracts the list of contacts.
- Receives the result of
-
Creating Task 2 Events:
-
For the list of contacts, create
task_002
.{ "task_id": "task_002", "command": "CheckEmailHistory", "parameters": { "user_id": "user_123", "contacts": ["contact_1", "contact_2", "contact_3"], "time_frame": "past_week" }, "context": {} }
-
-
Publishing Task 2 to
task.dispatch
.
7. Worker Execution of Task 2
- Worker B picks up
task_002
. - Action: Checks email history for each contact in the past week.
-
Result: Identifies contacts not emailed this week.
- Assume
contact_2
andcontact_3
have not been emailed.
- Assume
-
Publishing Result:
{ "task_id": "task_002", "worker_id": "worker_B", "status": "success", "output": { "contacts_to_email": ["contact_2", "contact_3"] }, "execution_time": 200 }
8. Processing Results and Creating Task 3 Events
- Execution Agent processes
task_002
results. -
For Each Contact to Email:
-
Create a
task_003_n
for each contact.-
Task for
contact_2
:{ "task_id": "task_003_2", "command": "SendEmail", "parameters": { "recipient": "contact_2", "message": "Hello World!", "user_id": "user_123" }, "context": {} }
-
Task for
contact_3
:{ "task_id": "task_003_3", "command": "SendEmail", "parameters": { "recipient": "contact_3", "message": "Hello World!", "user_id": "user_123" }, "context": {} }
-
-
- Publishing Task 3 Events to
task.dispatch
.
9. Worker Execution of Task 3
-
Workers Subscribe to
task.dispatch
:- Worker C picks up
task_003_2
. - Worker D picks up
task_003_3
.
- Worker C picks up
-
Actions:
- Worker C sends an email to
contact_2
. - Worker D sends an email to
contact_3
.
- Worker C sends an email to
-
Publishing Results:
-
Worker C:
{ "task_id": "task_003_2", "worker_id": "worker_C", "status": "success", "output": { "recipient": "contact_2", "message_id": "msg_789" }, "execution_time": 100 }
-
Worker D:
{ "task_id": "task_003_3", "worker_id": "worker_D", "status": "success", "output": { "recipient": "contact_3", "message_id": "msg_790" }, "execution_time": 110 }
-
10. Finalizing Execution
- Execution Agent collects all results from
task.result
. -
Updates Task Statuses:
- Marks tasks as completed.
- Logs basic information about the execution.
11. Logging and Monitoring
-
Workers Log Activities:
- Start and end times.
- Task IDs and statuses.
-
Manual Monitoring:
- System administrators can review logs for any issues.
- No automated real-time monitoring at this level.
Consistency with Prior Work
-
Modular and Stateless Workers:
- Each worker performs a single, independent task without retaining state.
-
Event-Driven Activation:
- Workers are activated by events published to the
task.dispatch
Kafka topic.
- Workers are activated by events published to the
-
Basic Event Communication:
- Communication between the Execution Agent and workers is facilitated through
task.dispatch
andtask.result
topics.
- Communication between the Execution Agent and workers is facilitated through
-
Task-Specific Context:
- Workers receive only the necessary parameters to execute their tasks.
-
Basic Resource Utilization:
- Workers utilize resources as available without optimization.
-
Basic Logging:
- Workers log execution details, enabling manual monitoring.
Additional Notes
-
Limitations at Level One Maturity:
- Error Handling: If a worker fails to execute a task, there are no automated retries or fault tolerance mechanisms.
- No Task Prioritization: All tasks are processed in the order they are received without prioritization.
- Manual Monitoring: System health is monitored manually, which may not be efficient for large-scale operations.
- No Parallel Processing Optimization: While workers may process tasks concurrently, there’s no optimization for load balancing or resource allocation.
-
Potential Improvements in Higher Maturity Levels:
- Dynamic Load Balancing: Efficient distribution of tasks based on worker availability.
- Fault Tolerance: Automated retries and failover mechanisms for failed tasks.
- Advanced Monitoring: Real-time system health monitoring and analytics.
- Task Prioritization: Ability to prioritize urgent tasks over others.
By executing the program at Level One Maturity, we have demonstrated the foundational capabilities of the EaaPL system in processing and executing natural language commands using an event-driven, modular architecture. This sets the stage for further enhancements and scalability in higher maturity levels.