AI agents
Deploy Local Agents Everywhere with LFM2.5-2.6B
Discover how LFM2.5-2.6B enables lightweight, privacy-preserving AI agents on edge devices. This compact model delivers strong reasoning a...
Aug 5, 202611 min
Articles tagged: function calling
12 articles
AI tools
Pydantic + OpenAI: The Cleanest Way to Get Structured Outputs from LLMs
Learn how to combine Pydantic models with OpenAI's API to reliably extract structured, validated data from LLM responses—eliminating parsi...
Jul 17, 20268 min
AI agents
AI Agents Explained: What Is a ReAct Loop and How Does It Work?
The ReAct loop combines reasoning and acting to enable AI agents to solve complex tasks iteratively. By alternating between thought, actio...
Jul 4, 20268 min
AI agents
Why the Best Agents Are Simpler Than You Think
Discover why top-performing AI agents rely on minimalistic design, clear prompts, and smart tool use instead of complex architectures. Sim...
Jun 27, 20267 min
AI agents
From Local LLM to Tool-Using Agent
Learn how to transform a local large language model into a powerful agent by integrating external tools like web search, APIs, and code ex...
Jun 26, 20268 min
AI agents
Why I Stopped Using One Agent and Built a Multi-Agent Pipeline Instead
Discover why a single AI agent fell short for complex tasks and how a multi-agent pipeline improved accuracy, reliability, and efficiency...
Jun 24, 20267 min
AI agents
Tool Calling, Explained: How AI Agents Decide What to Do Next
Discover how AI agents use tool calling to decide their next action. This article breaks down the decision-making process, from function s...
Jun 21, 20269 min
Guides
Structured Outputs with LLMs: JSON Mode, Function Calling, and When to Use Each
Learn how to get structured data from large language models using JSON mode and function calling. This guide compares both approaches with...
Jun 19, 20268 min
AI agents
You Probably Don’t Need an Agent Framework
Many developers rush to adopt complex agent frameworks, but often a simple loop with an LLM suffices. This article explains when to skip t...
Jun 18, 20265 min
AI agents
The Protocol That Cleaned Up Our Agent Architecture
Discover how a simple request-response protocol transformed our chaotic multi-agent system into a clean, scalable architecture. Learn prac...
Jun 15, 20267 min
AI agents
How Benchling builds agents when the smartest AI isn't smart enough
A clear and practical article about artificial intelligence for a professional audience.
Jun 12, 20267 min
AI agents
Harness, Scaffold, and the AI Agent Terms Worth Getting Right
A clear and practical article about artificial intelligence for a professional audience.
Jun 7, 20266 min