LLM API costs can spiral quickly. Whether you are using DeepSeek, OpenAI, or Anthropic, understanding your token usage is critical for sustainable development.
The Cost Challenge
Most developers underestimate the impact of context window size and output tokens on their monthly bill.
Practical Tips:
- Context Truncation: Be aggressive with how much history you send.
- Model Selection: Use smaller, faster models for simple tasks.
- Monitoring: Track your usage in real-time.
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