Published a new blog detailing how I used Codex to configure Databricks AI Dev Kit on my local Mac and then implemented a simple tool-calling agent on Databricks in a step-by-step workflow.
This post is part of my ongoing series focused on practical development with Databricks Free Edition for both beginners and experienced practitioners who want to learn how to build GenAI applications on Databricks using AI-assisted pair programming.
What this article covers
- Local setup journey: Codex + Databricks AI Dev Kit + MCP connectivity
- How I used Codex as an ideation coach to select a practical use case
- A simple agent architecture (LLM planner + tools + structured data)
- Cell-by-cell notebook build with beginner-friendly explanations
- Key lessons on reliability, guardrails, and rapid prototyping
Please do review my other articles in my ongoing Medium series:
Building an End-to-End Sentiment Classifier on Databricks Using DSPy and AI-Assisted Programming
Authoring Your First GenAI Application on the Databricks Free Edition: A Practical "Hello World" Guide
If you're exploring agent development on Databricks and want a reproducible starting point, this walkthrough is designed for you.
Link to the blog: https://lnkd.in/gwFK7nwz
