Choosing a model for the job
The largest model is rarely the right default. Match capability, latency, and price to what the specific step of your product needs.
- 7m
- Intermediate
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What this lesson covers
- Weigh capability against latency and cost
- Route easy steps to a smaller, faster model
- Build an evaluation before committing to a choice
This lesson sits in LLM Fundamentals, part of Building AI Apps with LLMs. It assumes what came before it and leads directly into the next lesson in the module.
In this lesson you will:
- Weigh capability against latency and cost
- Route easy steps to a smaller, faster model
- Build an evaluation before committing to a choice
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