Build with AI: Reasoning Models for AI Agents

Build with AI: Reasoning Models for AI Agents

9mIntermediate2025-10-16

Authors

Yujian Tang

Yujian Tang

Course details

Dive into the fascinating world of reasoning models to learn how they differ from general purpose models. Develop practical skills by applying reasoning models to solve complex tasks, such as scraping and comparing online revenue data or preparing meals that accommodate dietary restrictions. Investigate the capabilities of reasoning models, like how they can efficiently assess information, make decisions, and execute tasks that require analytical thinking. This course is tailored for intermediate-level software developers looking to amplify their expertise in AI by integrating reasoning models into their applications. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with practical skills for building AI agents that can perform tasks such as generating data visualizations and adapting recipes for diverse dietary needs. Are you ready to uncover the intricacies of reasoning models and learn how they can improve your AI applications?

Skills covered

AI Agents and Agentic SystemsAI Development Tools and PlatformsProgramming FoundationsBuilding with AISoftware DevelopmentOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Build with reasoning - Smarter agents, real results
  • Comparing a nonreasoning model and a reasoning model

Search and Compare Online Revenue Data

  • Use a web search tool to scrape revenue data
  • Cite revenue data sources with a reasoning model
  • Generate a chart to visualize revenue data

Prepare Dinner with a Reasoning Model

  • Find and compare three different recipes
  • Adapt recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions
  • Extract a grocery list from our recipe data

More on Reasoning Models

Conclusion

  • Next steps - Your AI adventure continues