## Graph Engineering for AI Agents: From Prompts and Loops to Workflows A viral debate over loops versus graphs points to a bigger shift in how we build AI systems. Here’s what graph engineering actually means, how it differs from prompt, context, and loop engineering, and why it matters. ## 1. Introduction: From a viral X fight to a graph you can build by hand this week In mid-2026, Peter Steinberger — the founder of OpenClaw — posted a twelve-word question on X: "Are we still talking loops or did we shift to graphs yet?" It shouldn't have gone anywhere. It's the kind of question builders…