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From One Agent to a Team: Understanding Codex Subagents

The article "From One Agent to a Team: Understanding Codex Subagents" offers a practical guide on how to create specialist agents and manage their collaboration using the Codex Command Line Interface. It explains the process of defining subagents and coordinating their tasks to build a cohesive team of AI agents. The guide is aimed at developers looking to extend Codex’s capabilities through modular, specialized agent workflows.

Towards Data Science
Aug 4

Using Agents as Tools

Building manager–specialist workflows with the OpenAI Agents SDK The post Using Agents as Tools appeared first on Towards Data Science .

By Shuai Guo
Towards Data Science
4d ago

How to Work with AI Coding Agents

The article "How to Work with AI Coding Agents" offers a practical guide aimed at improving code quality rather than merely increasing quantity. It focuses on strategies and best practices for effectively collaborating with AI coding tools to produce better code. The post was originally published on Towards Data Science.

By Sara A. Metwalli
Towards Data Science
1d ago

8 Tips for Writing Effective Agent Instructions

The article "8 Tips for Writing Effective Agent Instructions" offers quick and simple guidance to improve the clarity and effectiveness of instructions given to agents. It presents a concise set of practical tips aimed at helping readers craft better agent instructions. The post is published on Towards Data Science.

By Payal Patel
Towards Data Science
4d ago

Agentic AI Is Rewriting The Analytics Stack But There's One Skill It Still Can't Touch

The article discusses how agentic AI is reshaping the analytics stack by taking over more execution tasks. It raises the question of which responsibilities should remain with human analysts versus AI agents and explores the importance of this distinction. The piece highlights the evolving role of AI in analytics and the need to define clear boundaries between human and machine work.

By Rashi Desai
Towards Data Science
2d ago

When to Use Claude Code and When to Use Codex

The article discusses the appropriate contexts for using Claude Code versus Codex, two coding agents. It explains the strengths and ideal use cases for each tool, helping readers decide which agent to employ for specific programming tasks. The post provides guidance on selecting the most suitable coding assistant based on the nature of the work.

By Eivind Kjosbakken