LLM APIs are a Synchronization Problem

· Armin Ronacher · Nov. 22, 2025, 12:40 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the complexities of using large language model (LLM) APIs, arguing that they present a synchronization problem akin to distributed state management. It critiques the current message-based API design and suggests that these abstractions may not be appropriate for the underlying technology, advocating for a shift towards a state synchronization API that can manage hidden states and improve developer experience.
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