Python: [BREAKING] Renamed create_agent to as_agent (#3249)

* Renamed create_agent to as_agent

* Override for as_agent

* Added override

python/samples/semantic-kernel-migration/orchestrations/concurrent_basic.py

@@ -77,12 +77,12 @@ def _print_semantic_kernel_outputs(outputs: Sequence[ChatMessageContent]) -> Non
 async def run_agent_framework_example(prompt: str) -> Sequence[list[ChatMessage]]:
     chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
 
-    physics = chat_client.create_agent(
+    physics = chat_client.as_agent(
         instructions=("You are an expert in physics. Answer questions from a physics perspective."),
         name="physics",
     )
 
-    chemistry = chat_client.create_agent(
+    chemistry = chat_client.as_agent(
         instructions=("You are an expert in chemistry. Answer questions from a chemistry perspective."),
         name="chemistry",
     )

python/samples/semantic-kernel-migration/orchestrations/group_chat.py

@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ async def run_agent_framework_example(task: str) -> str:
     workflow = (
         GroupChatBuilder()
         .set_manager(
-            manager=AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=credential).create_agent(),
+            manager=AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=credential).as_agent(),
             display_name="Coordinator",
         )
         .participants(researcher=researcher, planner=planner)

python/samples/semantic-kernel-migration/orchestrations/handoff.py

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ async def run_semantic_kernel_example(initial_task: str, scripted_responses: Seq
 
 
 def _create_af_agents(client: AzureOpenAIChatClient):
-    triage = client.create_agent(
+    triage = client.as_agent(
         name="triage_agent",
         instructions=(
             "You are a customer support triage agent. Route requests:\n"
@@ -189,19 +189,19 @@ def _create_af_agents(client: AzureOpenAIChatClient):
             "- handoff_to_order_return_agent for returns"
         ),
     )
-    refund = client.create_agent(
+    refund = client.as_agent(
         name="refund_agent",
         instructions=(
             "Handle refunds. Ask for order id and reason. If shipping info is needed, hand off to order_status_agent."
         ),
     )
-    status = client.create_agent(
+    status = client.as_agent(
         name="order_status_agent",
         instructions=(
             "Provide order status, tracking, and timelines. If billing questions appear, hand off to refund_agent."
         ),
     )
-    returns = client.create_agent(
+    returns = client.as_agent(
         name="order_return_agent",
         instructions=(
             "Coordinate returns, confirm addresses, and summarize next steps. Hand off to triage_agent if unsure."

python/samples/semantic-kernel-migration/orchestrations/sequential.py

@@ -63,12 +63,12 @@ async def sk_agent_response_callback(
 async def run_agent_framework_example(prompt: str) -> list[ChatMessage]:
     chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
 
-    writer = chat_client.create_agent(
+    writer = chat_client.as_agent(
         instructions=("You are a concise copywriter. Provide a single, punchy marketing sentence based on the prompt."),
         name="writer",
     )
 
-    reviewer = chat_client.create_agent(
+    reviewer = chat_client.as_agent(
         instructions=("You are a thoughtful reviewer. Give brief feedback on the previous assistant message."),
         name="reviewer",
     )