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what is langchain , langsmith and langgraph
Here's a concise breakdown of LangChain, LangSmith, and LangGraph, and how they relate to each
other:
🔹 LangChain
LangChain is a Python (and JavaScript) framework for developing applications powered by LLMs
(Large Language Models), like agents, chatbots, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, and
more.
✅ Key Features:
Chains: Sequences of calls (to LLMs, APIs, tools, etc.)
Agents: LLMs that decide what actions to take (like searching a database or calling a tool).
Memory: Add short/long-term memory to apps.
Tools Integration: Use tools like search, calculators, or your own APIs.
RAG Pipelines: Integrate vector databases and retrieval systems for better document-based
responses.
Think of LangChain as the backend logic framework for building complex LLM-powered
workflows.
🔸 LangSmith
LangSmith is a developer tool for debugging, evaluating, and monitoring LLM applications built with
LangChain (or any other framework).
✅ Key Features:
Tracing: Visualize and debug each step of your app (see LLM calls, tool calls, etc.).
Evaluation: Run tests on your prompts and chains using metrics or human feedback.
Logging: Record inputs/outputs for inspection and comparison.
Collaboration: Share traces and sessions with others.
Think of LangSmith as the "Datadog + Postman" for LLM apps.
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🔷 LangGraph
LangGraph is a library for building stateful, multi-step, and branching LLM workflows using a graph-
based structure (like a state machine).
✅ Key Features:
Stateful Execution: Maintain state across many steps or user interactions.
Graph Structure: Define workflows as nodes and edges (steps and transitions).
Concurrency & Looping: Supports cycles, branching logic, and async steps.
Agent Workflows: Build advanced agent systems with memory, retries, or human-in-the-loop.
Think of LangGraph as the "workflow engine" for building robust, interactive LLM
applications.
🧠 Analogy:
Tool Analogy Primary Use
LangChain The framework / engine Build LLM apps (chains, agents)
LangSmith The debugger / observability tool Debug, monitor, and evaluate
LangGraph The workflow orchestrator Create advanced, stateful workflows
Let me know if you want to see examples or how to use these together in a real project.
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