Free Guide Released: Build AI Coding Agents with Function Calling
Al_Grigor · x · 2026-07-31
Alexey Grigorev released a free guide teaching developers how to build a personal AI coding agent using Function Calling and the OpenAI API.
The tutorial focuses on a minimal path from a standard chatbot to an autonomous agent without relying on heavy frameworks. Key contents include:
- Core Mechanism: Using Function Calling to equip models with the ability to use external tools.
- Tool Integration: Covers essential tools like file I/O, search, and code execution.
- Hands-on Project: Provides a ready-to-clone Django template, guiding developers to build an app-generating agent similar to Lovable.dev or Bolt.new in an afternoon.
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