Explainers: AI
Temperature vs top_p: Which Sampling Control to Change
Temperature reshapes token probabilities; top_p cuts the cumulative tail. Change one control at a time.
Structured Outputs vs JSON Mode: What the Schema Changes
Choose Structured Outputs or JSON mode by whether valid JSON is enough or every field must follow a schema.
OpenAI API Rate Limits: Which 429 Errors Can Retry?
A 429 response can mean temporary traffic pressure or an account limit. Read its code before retrying.