Developer builds AI event planning coordinator agent using TypeScript and HazelJS

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A developer has published a tutorial on DEV Community detailing how to build an AI-powered Event Planning Coordinator Agent using TypeScript and the HazelJS framework. The system uses a multi-agent architecture where specialized agents handle distinct tasks such as venue search, guest coordination, logistics planning, and budget management. A RAG-powered pipeline with semantic search allows the VenueSearchAgent to retrieve relevant venues from a knowledge base based on criteria like capacity, type, and price. The GuestCoordinatorAgent manages guest lists, RSVP tracking, and communication scheduling, while a supervisor agent called EventManagerAgent orchestrates the overall workflow. The project aims to simplify the complexity of event planning by distributing responsibilities across focused, intelligent agents.

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