Prompt caching for multi-step AI agents with tool calls
Structure tools, system, and history so multi-step agents get cache hits on each tool step. Measure cached tokens, stop prefix invalidation, and cut input cost.
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Cloud Run Jobs can retry each task up to 3 times. Learn to save checkpoints, make output idempotent, and verify reruns before production safely.
Testing AI agents: mock the model or use the real API?
Split AI agent tests into 4 layers: pure code, tools, the real model, and review. Use mocks without false confidence, then run a small real-model eval.
Contract tests for MCP servers in TypeScript
Test a TypeScript MCP server with a stdio client, Vitest, and Inspector. Catch broken schemas, missing tools, and errors before CI.
AI software engineer portfolio: what to prove
Build an AI software engineer portfolio that shows the problem, architecture, tests, failures, operations, and decisions behind a project.
