How to track LLM costs with LiteLLM
A more complete code example for LLM cost visibility with LiteLLM.
Brian Patrick Kent
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A Claude Sonnet 4 regression
Claude Sonnet 4 seems to be a clear step backward in its ability to follow instructions regarding the format of code output.
A DSPy footgun
Variable names in DSPy signatures must have semantic meaning for your LLM.
How to use an LLM to generate SQL queries
Replicating and extending Rami Krispin’s excellent ODSC East talk.
Things I read in April
Interesting things I’ve read over the past month. Ramping up on LLM evals.
Things I read while the algae grew in my fur - April 2025
Interesting things I’ve read over the past month.
LLM as piano teacher
Here’s an AI use case I haven’t seen come up elsewhere: LLM as (beginner) piano teacher.
Announcing Apricot, a better way to subscribe to content
Social media has become the way to stay in the loop. News and long-form commentary, official government and corporate communications, educational content, professional development—it’s all on social media. Thing is, social media is also destroying lives and tearing society apart. Enter Apricot.
Six keys to successful data science management
Data science management is a hard job. Here’s what I’ve learned from my years on both sides of the table—manager and individual contributor.
My conversation with Manuel Bruscas, VP of Data Analytics
I chatted last week with Manuel Bruscas, VP of Data Analytics at Holaluz, about MLOps, reinforcement learning, and data science management.