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Explain function calling in LLMs. How does the model decide when to use tools?

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Updated Jan 18, 2026

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Explain function calling in LLMs. How does the model decide when to use tools?

Expected time to answer: 5-6 minutes

Difficulty: intermediate

Why This Is Asked: Tests understanding of how to extend LLM capabilities with external tools

Tags: llm-engineering function-calling tools


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