Tool Calling is Not Just Plumbing for AI Agents
Tool calling is more than just a technical detail—it’s the most important piece of how AI agents get things done. It allows agents to connect to systems, access data, and perform tasks effectively. Building good tools is very similar to building good APIs, as they need good design for things like authentication and security. But building good tools requires a bit more than knowledge about building APIs.
In this session, we’ll explore how tool calling works, why it matters, and how to do it right. You’ll learn different ways to build tools that help agents connect to APIs, databases, and other resources, making them smarter and more useful.
Roy Derks is a lifelong software developer, author and public speaker from the Netherlands. Currently chasing his dreams in Silicon Valley, California. Roy's mission is to make the world a better place through technology by inspiring developers all over the world. Before jumping into Developer Advocacy and joining IBM in Product Management, he founded and worked at multiple startups. His personal mission is making the world better through technology, more specifically AI and Web Development technologies.