Integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into an existing SaaS platform can significantly increase user engagement and product value. Whether you are using OpenAI, Anthropic, or hosting open-source models like Llama, here is how you can build LLM integrations successfully.
Identify the Right Use Case
Start with features that have clear business value. Automated support ticketing, smart search, and automated email drafting are highly valuable and relatively simple to implement using LLM APIs.
Managing API Latency
LLM responses can take several seconds to generate. To keep your UI responsive, always stream responses using Server-Sent Events (SSE) so users see tokens rendered in real time, rather than waiting for the entire generation to finish.
