# generic - Functional Specification

**Version**: v1.0.0 | **Status**: Active | **Last Updated**: February 2026

## Purpose

The `generic` submodule provides shared functionality used across all agent implementations. It includes base agent classes, multi-agent orchestration, inter-agent communication, and task planning utilities.

## Design Principles

### Modularity

- **Base Classes**: `BaseAgent` provides common functionality for all agents
- **Reusable Components**: Orchestrator, message bus, and task planner are reusable
- **Clear Interfaces**: All components follow clear interfaces

### Functionality

- **BaseAgent**: Implements common agent functionality (validation, error handling, timing)
- **AgentOrchestrator**: Supports parallel, sequential, and fallback execution strategies
- **MessageBus**: Provides pub/sub messaging for inter-agent communication
- **TaskPlanner**: Supports task decomposition and dependency management

## Navigation

- **Human Documentation**: [README.md](README.md)
- **Technical Documentation**: [AGENTS.md](AGENTS.md)
- **Parent SPEC**: [../SPEC.md](../SPEC.md)

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## Detailed Architecture and Implementation

### Design Principles

1. **Strict Modularity**: Each component is isolated and communicates via well-defined APIs.
2. **Performance Optimization**: Implementation leverages lazy loading and intelligent caching to minimize resource overhead.
3. **Error Resilience**: Robust exception handling ensures system stability even under unexpected conditions.
4. **Extensibility**: The architecture is designed to accommodate future enhancements without breaking existing contracts.

### Technical Implementation

The codebase utilizes modern Python features (version 3.10+) to provide a clean, type-safe API. Interaction patterns are documented in the corresponding `AGENTS.md` and `SPEC.md` files, ensuring that both human developers and automated agents can effectively utilize these capabilities.

