Cycles, Loops, and Termination Conditions in LangGraph (ANSWERED)
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Use explicit cycle edges back to agent node with termination when no tool calls remain, max iteration counter in state, budget caps, or structured done flag — always enforce limits to prevent infinite loops.
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Agent graphs often loop between reasoning and tools. How do you design cycles in LangGraph and guarantee termination?
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