# VoltAgent Best Practices

> Agents vs workflows, layout, memory, servers, observability

**Subcategory:** VoltAgent  
**License:** MIT  
**Source:** https://github.com/VoltAgent/skills/blob/main/skills/voltagent-best-practices/SKILL.md

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## When it is useful

Apply VoltAgent architectural patterns — agents vs workflows, project layout, memory, servers, observability.

## The Catch

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