diff --git a/fast_inference_guideline.txt b/fast_inference_guideline.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bcf5564 --- /dev/null +++ b/fast_inference_guideline.txt @@ -0,0 +1,72 @@ +To make **LLM-driven inference** fast while maintaining its dynamic capabilities, there are a few practices or approaches to avoid, as they could lead to performance bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Here's what *not* to do: + +--- + +### **1. Avoid Using Overly Large Models for Every Query** +While larger LLMs like GPT-4 provide high accuracy and nuanced responses, they may slow down real-time processing due to their computational complexity. Instead: +- Use distilled or smaller models (e.g., GPT-3.5 Turbo or fine-tuned versions) for faster inference without compromising much on quality. + +--- + +### **2. Avoid Excessive Entity Preprocessing** +Don’t rely on overly complicated preprocessing steps (like advanced NER models or regex-heavy pipelines) to extract entities from the query before invoking the LLM. This could add latency. Instead: +- Design efficient prompts that allow the LLM to extract entities and generate responses simultaneously. + +--- + +### **3. Avoid Asking the LLM Multiple Separate Questions** +Running the LLM for multiple subtasks—for example, entity extraction first and response generation second—can significantly slow down the pipeline. Instead: +- Create prompts that combine tasks into one pass, e.g., *"Identify the city name and generate a weather response for this query: 'What's the weather in London?'"*. + +--- + +### **4. Don’t Overload the LLM with Context History** +Excessively lengthy conversation history or irrelevant context in your prompts can slow down inference times. Instead: +- Provide only the relevant context for each query, trimming unnecessary parts of the conversation. + +--- + +### **5. Avoid Real-Time Dependence on External APIs** +Using external APIs to fetch supplementary data (e.g., weather details or location info) during every query can introduce latency. Instead: +- Pre-fetch API data asynchronously and use the LLM to integrate it dynamically into responses. + +--- + +### **6. Avoid Running LLM on Underpowered Hardware** +Running inference on CPUs or low-spec GPUs will result in slower response times. Instead: +- Deploy the LLM on optimized infrastructure (e.g., high-performance GPUs like NVIDIA A100 or cloud platforms like Azure AI) to reduce latency. + +--- + +### **7. Skip Lengthy Generative Prompts** +Avoid prompts that encourage the LLM to produce overly detailed or verbose responses, as these take longer to process. Instead: +- Use concise prompts that focus on generating actionable or succinct answers. + +--- + +### **8. Don’t Ignore Optimization Techniques** +Failing to optimize your LLM setup can drastically impact performance. For example: +- Avoid skipping techniques like model quantization (reducing numerical precision to speed up inference) or distillation (training smaller models). + +--- + +### **9. Don’t Neglect Response Caching** +While you may not want a full caching system to avoid sunk costs, dismissing lightweight caching entirely can impact speed. Instead: +- Use temporary session-based caching for very frequent queries, without committing to a full-fledged cache infrastructure. + +--- + +### **10. Avoid One-Size-Fits-All Solutions** +Applying the same LLM inference method to all queries—whether simple or complex—will waste processing resources. Instead: +- Route basic queries to faster, specialized models and use the LLM for nuanced or multi-step queries only. + +--- + +### Summary: Focus on Efficient Design +By avoiding these pitfalls, you can ensure that LLM-driven inference remains fast and responsive: +- Optimize prompts. +- Use smaller models for simpler queries. +- Run the LLM on high-performance hardware. +- Trim unnecessary preprocessing or contextual steps. + +Would you like me to help refine a prompt or suggest specific tools to complement your implementation? Let me know! \ No newline at end of file