Building Simple LLM Applications

APIs, chat flows, memory, orchestration, and developer patterns

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Overview

Simple LLM applications rely on predictable building blocks: prompt calls to APIs, structured chat flows, optional memory for continuity, and orchestration patterns that help developers build scalable and maintainable systems.

Key Concepts

LLM APIs

Most applications are built on simple request-response interactions using model APIs.

Chat Flows

Multi-message conversations help structure interactions predictably.

Memory

Store conversation state or domain-specific data to maintain context across calls.

Orchestration

Manage multi-step workflows, tool usage, and logic branching.

Developer Patterns

Templates, function calling, and modular architectures streamline development.

Evaluation

Systematic validation ensures correctness and reliability of model outputs.

How Simple LLM Apps Work

1

Define Inputs

User messages, system prompts, and requirements.

2

Call API

Send prompt to the LLM and receive structured output.

3

Apply Memory

Inject previous context or stored data.

4

Orchestrate Flow

Chain steps, tools, and conditional logic.

5

Return Output

Deliver final answer or next action.

Common Use Cases

Customer Support Bots

Use memory and flows to guide customers with personalized responses.

Reasoning Tools

Multi-step orchestration for tasks like code generation or data extraction.

Knowledge Assistants

Augment LLMs with stored domain-specific memory and retrieval.

Form-Fillers & Automation

Map user input to structured data reliably using templates and tools.

Simple vs. Advanced LLM Apps

Simple Apps

  • Single or multi-message prompts
  • Minimal memory
  • Direct API calls
  • Light orchestration

Advanced Apps

  • Tools and function calling
  • Long-term memory or retrieval
  • Complex workflows and agents
  • Evaluation loops and refined optimization

FAQ

Do I need memory for simple LLM apps?

No, many applications work with stateless prompts.

When should I use orchestration?

Use it when multiple steps or tools are involved.

Are advanced agent frameworks required?

Not for most applications—simple flows often suffice.

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