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models
The cost of a token: how model pricing works
"Model bills are measured in tokens, not words or requests. Understanding what a token is, and which ones you pay for, is how you keep costs predictable."
#tokens#pricing#cost-management
06-12 15:45·7 min read
models
Context windows explained: tokens, attention, and where long context breaks
A bigger context window is not the same as better memory. Here is what a context window really is, why long inputs degrade, and how to design around it.
#context-window#tokens#attention
06-02 10:06·7 min read
models
Tokens and tokenization: why models see text strangely
Models don't read letters or words — they read tokens. Understanding that one fact explains spelling slips, odd costs, and why context limits work as they do.
#tokens#tokenization#context-window
05-14 16:37·7 min read
tutorials
Cost control 101: keeping an AI feature affordable
AI features bill by the token, and small habits compound into large invoices. Here are the durable levers for keeping cost in line without gutting quality.
#cost#tokens#caching
04-25 14:40·7 min read