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What is the difference between code-generating agents and tool-calling agents? | Buncho

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What is the difference between code-generating agents and tool-calling agents?

MediumAI Agents and Tool CallingConceptual9 min Save for later

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Compare agents that act by calling predefined tools with agents that act by writing and running code. When is each better?

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