Practical Notes
Keep your first milestone small: one model, one prompt, one deterministic run. Once stable, add batching, streaming, and a thin HTTP layer. Measure tokens/sec and latency at each step so you know which optimization matters on your hardware.
Safety note: Be careful with untrusted prompts and user uploads; sandbox file access and validate all inputs.
FAQ
Q: Do I need a GPU? A: Not strictly, but GPUs make inference practical; check the repo tutorials for supported setups.
Q: Is this a serving API? A: It’s minimal inference code. You can build a server on top after validating local runs.
Q: How do I manage model downloads? A: Pin model versions and cache weights; measure disk and cold-start impact.