Definition
Function calling (or tool calling) is the ability of a language model to trigger external actions or APIs during a conversation, such as checking calendar availability, creating a booking, or looking up an account.
Why it matters
Function calling is what turns a chatbot into a working agent that can actually book, update, and retrieve real data.
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