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What is Structured Output?

Getting a model to return machine-readable data, usually JSON that matches a schema, instead of free text.

Use native schema modes where available, then always parse and validate (for example with Pydantic or Zod), and retry with the error message on failure.

▶Practice it hands-onStructured Output (JSON)

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Function Calling (Tool Use)

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