LangGraph Tutorial: Build Multi-Agent Workflows Step-by-Step

Build multi-agent AI workflows with LangGraph 1.1. Tutorial covers StateGraph, nodes, edges, checkpointing & human-in-the-loop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LangGraph used for?
LangGraph is used for building stateful, multi-agent AI workflows where you need complex branching logic, loops, persistence, and human-in-the-loop controls. It powers production systems at Klarna (85M users), Uber, LinkedIn, and Coinbase. If your agent needs to retry, route dynamically, or pause for human approval, LangGraph is the right tool.
Is LangGraph the same as LangChain?
No. LangChain is a higher-level framework for building LLM pipelines using sequential chains. LangGraph is a separate, lower-level framework for graph-based agent orchestration. They are complementary — LangGraph handles workflow structure and state routing, while LangChain components handle LLM calls and tool integrations. LangGraph 1.0 can also be used completely independently.
Do I need to know LangChain to use LangGraph?
No. LangGraph 1.0 is standalone and works with any LLM provider — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models. Familiarity with Python and basic async programming is sufficient to get started.
What is a StateGraph in LangGraph?
A StateGraph is the central abstraction in LangGraph. It defines the entire workflow as a directed graph — nodes are Python functions that process state, and edges define how execution flows between them. You compile the StateGraph at the end to produce a runnable graph object.
How does LangGraph handle memory between sessions?
LangGraph uses checkpointers to persist the full graph state after every node execution. In-memory checkpointing works with MemorySaver for development. For production, you use database-backed checkpointers (PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis). Each conversation is isolated by a thread_id, so different users maintain separate, persistent state histories.
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