#tokens

Tokens, Context Windows & Model Parameters

When you work with LLM APIs, three concepts come up constantly: tokens, context windows, and model parameters like temperature. These aren’t abstract theory — they directly affect your costs, the quality of responses, and what you can build. This tutorial covers all three with practical examples. If you haven’t already, read How LLMs Work first for the underlying architecture. Tokens LLMs don’t read text the way humans do. They break input into tokens — chunks that are roughly word fragments. Read more →

March 28, 2026