A visualization of speculative decoding: a fast draft model generates candidate tokens, which a larger verification model accepts or rejects in parallel.

Build a Speculative Decoding Inference Engine: A Hands-On CV Project

A hands-on build guide for a speculative decoding inference engine that uses a cheap n-gram draft model paired with a verification transformer. Includes real runnable code, architecture diagrams, and a roadmap for extending it into a production-grade system.

September 13, 2026 · 15 min · 3092 words · martinuke0
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