The LLM cost-saving formula: fewer tokens, better retrieval, more caching, fewer calls
goyalshaliniuk · x · 2026-09-30
Wrapping up the cost-optimization series: you don't necessarily need a new model — optimize the pipeline instead. The formula: fewer tokens → better retrieval → more caching → fewer calls → lower cost. The best optimization is often simple: make the model do less unnecessary work.
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