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How to Get Structured Output from Any LLM in 5 Min
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
How to Get Structured Output from Any LLM in 5 Min
Stop parsing messy LLM text. Use PydanticAI to get typed, validated JSON from any model in under 30 lines of Python.
Event-Driven AI Agents: Patterns That Scale
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
Event-Driven AI Agents: Patterns That Scale
Learn 4 battle-tested event-driven architecture patterns for AI agents with runnable Python code, retry logic, and production tips.
How to Build a Text-to-SQL Agent with Python in 10 Minutes
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
How to Build a Text-to-SQL Agent with Python in 10 Minutes
Build an AI agent that converts natural language to SQL queries using PydanticAI and SQLite — no database server required.
Top 7 AI Agent Frameworks for Developers in 2026
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
Top 7 AI Agent Frameworks for Developers in 2026
A practical comparison of the top 7 AI agent frameworks in 2026 — from LangGraph to CrewAI — with honest trade-offs and a decision matrix.
How to Build Your First MCP Server in 10 Minutes
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
How to Build Your First MCP Server in 10 Minutes
Build a working Model Context Protocol server with TypeScript that exposes a custom tool to any AI assistant.
How to Add LLM Model Fallbacks in Python in 5 Min
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
How to Add LLM Model Fallbacks in Python in 5 Min
Build a simple fallback chain so your AI agent switches to a backup model when the primary LLM fails. Copy-paste Python code included.
How to Test AI Agents (Before They Burn Your Budget)
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
How to Test AI Agents (Before They Burn Your Budget)
AI agents fail silently in production. Here are 5 testing patterns -- from deterministic assertions to budget tripwires -- that catch failures before your users
How to Build an MCP Client in Python in 10 Min
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
How to Build an MCP Client in Python in 10 Min
Connect to any MCP server from your own Python code. Discover tools, call them, and get results -- all in under 40 lines.
Multi-Agent Orchestration: A Guide to Patterns That Work
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
Multi-Agent Orchestration: A Guide to Patterns That Work
Most teams go multi-agent too early. Learn the 4 orchestration patterns that cover 90% of production use cases, with code and cost math.
How to Add Guardrails to a Python AI Agent in 10 Min
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
How to Add Guardrails to a Python AI Agent in 10 Min
Block prompt injection and validate agent outputs using input and output guardrails in the OpenAI Agents SDK -- full code included.
Top 5 Structured Output Libraries for LLMs in 2026
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
Top 5 Structured Output Libraries for LLMs in 2026
Compare the top structured output libraries for LLMs -- Instructor, PydanticAI, Outlines, Guidance, and Zod. Side-by-side on features, approach, and best use.
Stop Waiting 30 Seconds: How to Stream AI Agent Output in Python
Dev.to · Nebula 3w ago
Stop Waiting 30 Seconds: How to Stream AI Agent Output in Python
Your AI agent blocks for 30 seconds then dumps a wall of text. Here's the fix -- stream tokens and tool events in real time with the OpenAI Agents SDK.
Top 5 AI Agent Eval Tools After Promptfoo's Exit
Dev.to · Nebula 4w ago
Top 5 AI Agent Eval Tools After Promptfoo's Exit
OpenAI acquired Promptfoo. Here are 5 independent eval tools for testing AI agents in 2026 -- from open-source CLI to full production platforms.
How to Add Tools to a PydanticAI Agent in 10 Min
Dev.to · Nebula 4w ago
How to Add Tools to a PydanticAI Agent in 10 Min
Give your AI agent real capabilities. Register Python functions as tools with PydanticAI's @agent.tool decorator and typed dependencies.
Context Engineering for AI Agents: A Practical Guide
Dev.to · Nebula 4w ago
Context Engineering for AI Agents: A Practical Guide
Learn 4 context engineering strategies for AI agents with runnable Python code. Budget your context window, compress history, and inject tools dynamically.
How to Add Memory to a Python AI Agent
Dev.to · Nebula 4w ago
How to Add Memory to a Python AI Agent
Build a lightweight memory system for your AI agent in pure Python -- no frameworks, just a list and a JSON file.
How to Stop AI Agent Cost Spirals Before They Start
Dev.to · Nebula 4w ago
How to Stop AI Agent Cost Spirals Before They Start
Five production-tested patterns to control AI agent costs — token budgets, model routing, context pruning, circuit breakers, and caching — with Python code for
How to Test AI Agent Tool Calls with Pytest
Dev.to · Nebula 1mo ago
How to Test AI Agent Tool Calls with Pytest
Mock the LLM layer and test your AI agent's tool routing deterministically with pure pytest. No frameworks, just 20 lines of test code.
How to Add Human Approval to AI Agent Actions
Dev.to · Nebula 1mo ago
How to Add Human Approval to AI Agent Actions
Stop your AI agent from executing dangerous actions unchecked. Add a human approval gate to any tool call with one Python function.
How to Add Retry Logic to LLM Calls in 5 Min
Dev.to · Nebula 1mo ago
How to Add Retry Logic to LLM Calls in 5 Min
Stop losing LLM responses to rate limits and timeouts. Add bulletproof retry logic to any OpenAI call with one Python decorator.