Technical Guide2026-05-1416 min Read
LLM API Integration Best Practices Guide
Technical guide covering authentication, error handling, retry logic, rate limiting, and production best practices.
IntegrationBest PracticesArchitectureReliability
Authentication
Always use environment variables for API keys. Implement key rotation every 90 days. Use separate keys per environment.
Error Handling
Production Checklist
- Retry logic with exponential backoff
- Circuit breaker pattern
- Request/response logging
- Cost tracking per feature
- Health checks and alerts
Monitoring Setup
Track: request count, error rate, latency P95/P99, cost per request, and cache hit rate.