docs: clarify FunctionTool parameter handling and add examples #524
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This PR addresses outdated and incorrect documentation for
FunctionTool
parameter handling, closing issues #473, #481, and #210.The existing documentation incorrectly advises against using default values for parameters, a feature that is fully supported by the ADK framework. This has caused confusion and limited developers' ability to define flexible tools.
This change:
function-tools.md
into a new, structured guide on defining function signatures.typing.Optional
.*args
,**kwargs
) are ignored for schema generation.This comprehensive update will provide developers with accurate guidance, prevent common errors, and enable them to leverage the full capabilities of
FunctionTool
.