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Turn Budgets

Turn Budgets

Jun 24, 20261 min read

  • agentic-architecture
  • loop-control

A Turn Budget is a strict limit on the number of iterations an agent can execute. It is a form of loop control to mitigate the risks of an agent getting stuck in a loop.

Why it matters: Setting a reasonable maximum number of turns is an important safety mechanism to prevent runaway agents and excessive costs.

Connections:

  • termination-conditions
  • infinite-loops

Sources:

  • certified-claude-architect-masterclass-2026-section-1-agentic-architecture-foundation

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Backlinks

  • certified-claude-architect-masterclass-2026-glossary
  • Agentic Architecture - Foundation
  • Error Threshold
  • Stop Signal
  • Termination Conditions

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