Do You Need a Model Abstraction Layer? Usually a Thin One
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Yes, build one, and keep it thin. One internal function that takes a typed request, handles retries, timeouts, logging, and routing, and returns a typed response, with the provider SDK hidden behind an adapter. Don't build a general framework, and don't adopt a heavy one blindly. The leaky parts (t…
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- 2026-09-15 08:00 · DEV Community — AI
Do You Need a Model Abstraction Layer? Usually a Thin One