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MAY 12, 2026 / AI
How to transition from stateless chatbots to production-grade agents capable of managing long-running enterprise workflows, such as HR onboarding, that span days or weeks. It introduces the Agent Development Kit (ADK) and its architectural shifts, specifically using durable state machines and persistent session storage to ensure an agent never loses context during "idle time" or server restarts. By leveraging event-driven webhooks and multi-agent delegation, the tutorial demonstrates how to build resilient systems that "sleep" during pauses and wake up to resume complex tasks with high reasoning accuracy.
APRIL 1, 2026 / AI
The Agent Development Kit (ADK) SkillToolset introduces a "progressive disclosure" architecture that allows AI agents to load domain expertise on demand, reducing token usage by up to 90% compared to traditional monolithic prompts. Through four distinct patterns—ranging from simple inline checklists to "skill factories" where agents write their own code—the system enables agents to dynamically expand their capabilities at runtime using the universal agentskills.io specification. This modular approach ensures that complex instructions and external resources are only accessed when relevant, creating a scalable and self-extending framework for modern AI development.
MARCH 18, 2026 / AI
This blog post introduces a suite of six protocols, such as MCP and A2A, designed to eliminate custom integration code by standardizing how AI agents access data and communicate. Using a "kitchen manager" agent as a practical example, it demonstrates how these tools handle complex tasks like real-time inventory checks, wholesale commerce via UCP, and secure payment authorization through AP2. By leveraging the Agent Development Kit (ADK), developers can also implement A2UI and AG-UI to deliver interactive dashboards and seamless streaming interfaces to users.
FEB. 27, 2026 / AI
Agent Development Kit (ADK) now supports a robust ecosystem of third-party tools and integrations. Connect your agents to GitHub, Notion, Hugging Face, and more to build capable, real-world applications.
DEC. 16, 2025 / AI
Learn how to build modular and reliable agentic applications using 8 effective multi-agent design patterns with the Agent Development Kit (ADK).
