AI API Integration Guide for Product Teams

This guide focuses on turning AI API calls into reliable product features.

Architecture Checklist

  • Use a backend proxy instead of exposing API keys in client code.
  • Separate prompt templates, model routing, and post-processing logic.
  • Implement timeout, retry, and graceful fallback.
  • Log latency, token usage, and error categories.
  • Add caching for repeated prompts with clear invalidation rules.

Security and Governance

Apply least-privilege keys, request validation, and abuse rate limits. Keep an audit trail for business-critical outputs.

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