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A practical guide to building agents

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OpenAI handbook on deciding when an agent is appropriate, selecting models, writing clear instructions, defining tools, and adding safety guardrails. Covers single-agent and manager patterns with examples using the OpenAI Agents SDK.

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agentic AIfoundations

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Published

2025

Jurisdiction

Global

Category

Foundations

Access

Public access

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