Further refinements to tool/function term definitions#52084
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This PR refines the “tool” vs. “function” terminology across the .NET AI docs set, aligning the navigation and conceptual content with the idea that functions are a subset of tools.
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- Restructures the Call tools TOC node to include an overview entry and updates labels to emphasize “functions” where appropriate.
- Updates the AI tool calling conceptual article to broaden the definition of “tools” and adjusts subsequent sections to use more “function calling” language.
- Renames the Handle invalid tool input article title/H1 to Handle invalid function input and tweaks related phrasing.
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| docs/ai/toc.yml | Reworks the “Call tools” section entries and adds an overview link to ai-tools.md. |
| docs/ai/quickstarts/use-function-calling.md | Updates quickstart title/intro phrasing around “functions” and local function calling. |
| docs/ai/how-to/handle-invalid-tool-input.md | Retitles the article to “function input” and adjusts wording accordingly. |
| docs/ai/conceptual/ai-tools.md | Expands “tool” definition (including MCP), but shifts later sections toward “function calling” terminology. |
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Fast follow to #51999. Fixes #51584.
Functions are a subset of tools in AI terminology.
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