The OpenAI API Before LangChain: Roles, Temperature, Max Tokens and Streaming
Before reaching for a framework, call the API directly. System, user and assistant roles, a sarcastic chatbot, and what temperature and streaming actually control.
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The OpenAI API Before LangChain: Roles, Temperature, Max Tokens and Streaming
Before reaching for a framework, call the API directly. System, user and assistant roles, a sarcastic chatbot, and what temperature and streaming actually control.
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Tokens are the unit you are billed in, and they are not words. This post covers tokenization, counting before you send, model tiers, and how the costs really add up.
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LangChain v1: What Changed, What Moved, and Why Old Tutorials Break
Most LangChain tutorials online were written before v1 and no longer run. Here is what moved, what landed in langchain-classic, and how to read old code safely.
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LangChain Explained: What It Solves, Where It Helps, and What This Series Covers
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