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# Getting Started with Mastra
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Welcome to the first step of building your first Mastra agent! In this lesson, you'll learn how to create a simple agent that can read data from a public Google Sheet using a custom tool function.
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## What is an Agent?
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An agent is software with non-deterministic code that can make autonomous decisions based on inputs and environment rather than following fixed, predictable instructions every time.
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Agents are AI systems that can:
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- Perceive their environment through various inputs
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- Make decisions based on those inputs
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- Take actions to accomplish specific goals
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- Learn and adapt their behavior over time
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The best agents use several important features:
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1. **Memory**: They remember past interactions and learn from them
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2. **Planning**: They can break down complex tasks into smaller steps
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3. **Tool use**: They can leverage external tools and APIs to expand their capabilities
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4. **Feedback loops**: They can evaluate their own performance and adjust accordingly
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