Large Language Models (LLMs) are extremely resource-intensive to deploy, demanding high memory and compute. Static provisioning often leads to waste or unmet demand. We propose a conceptual framework that uses reinforcement learning (RL) and self-adaptive software engineering to optimize resource use in LLM deployments. An RL agent monitors system metrics (throughput, latency, GPU\/CPU utilization) and takes actions such as scaling instances, adjusting model precision, or modifying batch sizes. The system employs a Monitor-Analyze-Plan-Execute (MAPE-K) loop where dynamic configuration parameters are tuned online to maximize throughput and minimize cost. We illustrate the approach with examples: RL-driven autoscaling (showing ~40\u201350% higher GPU utilization) and adaptive inference optimizations like key-value caching (up to 4\u00d7 speedup). Real-world LLM deployments (cloud services and edge settings) exhibit highly variable workloads; our framework adapts to these changes. Experiments and industry reports show that RL-based adaptation can significantly improve resource efficiency and performance.<\/p>\n
Article Link:<\/p>\n