First-call checklist before trying a new LLM gateway
The article provides a checklist for users trying a new OpenAI-compatible LLM gateway. It emphasizes the importance of testing with a small, controlled setup before scaling up. Key considerations include API key management, model testing, and logging for debugging purposes.
- ▪Create one API key and keep it scoped to a test project.
- ▪Run one tiny chat completion with the cheapest model first.
- ▪Check whether streaming chunks match the client you already use.
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