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Speeding up ai-assisted content generation with nushell par-each
Given this json list of wrestlers
[
"Hulk Hogan",
"Stone Cold Steve Austin",
"The Rock",
"Ric Flair",
"Andre the Giant",
"Shawn Michaels",
"John Cena",
"The Undertaker",
"Bret Hart",
"Macho Man Randy Savage"
]
the goal was simple.
Create a brief description of each wrestler.
In nushell that can be done in various ways. Two of which are:
from json | par-each --threads 10 { aichat short description of $in }
and
from json | each { aichat short description of $in }
The first one will make parallel requests to the openAI api.
The second one will make the requests one by one in serial.
The first one is about 8 times faster than the second one in this experiment.
4sec 125ms 25µs 958ns for the first one, 30sec 983ms 614µs 878ns for the second.
This is a significant difference. Though, both are much faster than probably any human.
For anyone wondering about the wrestlers, these are the results:
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│ 0 │ Hulk Hogan, born Terry Eugene Bollea on August 11, 1953, is a retired professional wrestler, actor, and │
│ │ television personality. He gained worldwide fame in the 1980s and 1990s as one of the biggest stars in │
│ │ wrestling, particularly with World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). Known for his charisma, iconic │
│ │ handlebar mustache, and catchphrases like "Hulkamania" and "Whatcha gonna do?", Hogan became a pop │
│ │ culture phenomenon. He has held multiple world championships and headlined several major wrestling │
│ │ events. Outside wrestling, he has appeared in films, TV shows, and commercials. Despite his success, │
│ │ Hogan's career has also faced controversies and legal battles. │
│ 1 │ "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, whose real name is Steve Austin, is a retired professional wrestler and one │
│ │ of the most iconic figures in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Known for his │
│ │ rebellious persona, Austin rose to stardom during the "Attitude Era" of the late 1990s and early 2000s. │
│ │ He was instrumental in the WWE's battle against rival promotions, contributing to the company's │
│ │ dominance in the industry. Characterized by his anti-authority stance, signature catchphrases like │
│ │ "Austin 3:16" and "Can I get a Hell Yeah?", and his finishing move, the Stone Cold Stunner, Austin's │
│ │ legacy is celebrated for its impact on wrestling culture and pop culture at large. │
│ 2 │ Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is an American actor, producer, and former professional wrestler. Born on May │
│ │ 2, 1972, he gained fame in the wrestling world with the WWE, where he became one of the most popular │
│ │ and charismatic wrestlers. Known for his catchphrases and electrifying persona, The Rock transitioned │
│ │ to a successful acting career. He has starred in blockbuster movies such as the "Fast & Furious" │
│ │ franchise, "Jumanji," and "Moana." Johnson is recognized for his impressive physique, charismatic │
│ │ personality, and work ethic, making him a beloved figure in entertainment and pop culture. │
│ 3 │ Ric Flair, also known as "The Nature Boy," is a retired professional wrestler and wrestling manager, │
│ │ born on February 25, 1949. With a career spanning over 40 years, Flair is widely regarded as one of the │
│ │ greatest professional wrestlers of all time. He is celebrated for his charismatic personality, │
│ │ flamboyant style, and significant contributions to the wrestling industry. Flair is a 16-time World │
│ │ Champion, an honor recognized by both WWE and WCW. His influence extends beyond the ring, making him a │
│ │ cultural icon and a key figure in the evolution of professional wrestling. │
│ 4 │ André the Giant, born André René Roussimoff, was a French professional wrestler and actor renowned for │
│ │ his immense size, standing at 7 feet 4 inches and weighing approximately 520 pounds. His extraordinary │
│ │ stature was due to acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone. A beloved figure in World │
│ │ Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the 1970s and 80s, he was known for his larger-than-life personality │
│ │ and remarkable strength. Outside the ring, he achieved fame for his role as Fezzik in the cult classic │
│ │ film "The Princess Bride". André's legacy endures in both wrestling and popular culture, remembered for │
│ │ his gentle demeanor and towering presence. He passed away in 1993. │
│ 5 │ Shawn Michaels, born Michael Shawn Hickenbottom on July 22, 1965, is a retired American professional │
│ │ wrestler, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Known by the nickname │
│ │ "The Heartbreak Kid" (HBK), Michaels is celebrated for his charisma, in-ring agility, and ability to │
│ │ deliver memorable matches. His storied career in the WWE includes multiple WWE Championship reigns, │
│ │ unforgettable rivalries, and iconic matches such as the first-ever Hell in a Cell and the inaugural │
│ │ Ladder Match. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, his legacy continues to influence the │
│ │ wrestling world today. │
│ 6 │ John Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, and television host, known for his tenure with │
│ │ WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). Born on April 23, 1977, he has won multiple world championships │
│ │ and is prominently known for his "Never Give Up" mantra. Outside of wrestling, Cena has appeared in │
│ │ various films such as "Blockers" and "The Suicide Squad," and he has also hosted shows like "Are You │
│ │ Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" He is recognized for his philanthropy, especially with the Make-A-Wish │
│ │ Foundation, where he holds the record for granting the most wishes. │
│ 7 │ The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark William Calaway, is a retired American professional wrestler │
│ │ widely regarded as one of the greatest in WWE history. Debuting in 1990 with his iconic supernatural │
│ │ "Deadman" persona, he became famous for his eerie presence, intricate storylines, and the legendary │
│ │ WrestleMania winning streak, which lasted for 21 matches. Known for his signature moves like the │
│ │ Tombstone Piledriver and the Chokeslam, The Undertaker's career spanned over three decades, during │
│ │ which he won multiple championships and captivated fans with his dark, enigmatic character and │
│ │ unparalleled in-ring prowess. │
│ 8 │ Bret Hart, also known as "The Hitman," is a retired Canadian professional wrestler, writer, and actor. │
│ │ Born on July 2, 1957, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. │
│ │ He gained fame for his technical wrestling prowess, charismatic persona, and signature pink and black │
│ │ ring attire. Hart achieved significant success in the 1980s and 1990s, most notably in WWE (formerly │
│ │ WWF), where he held multiple world championships. He is also known for his tenure in WCW and for being │
│ │ part of the legendary Hart wrestling family. One of his most famous feuds involved the "Montreal │
│ │ Screwjob" incident in 1997. Beyond wrestling, Hart has authored books, appeared in films, and │
│ │ occasionally makes appearances in wrestling-related events. │
│ 9 │ "Macho Man" Randy Savage, born Randy Mario Poffo, was a professional wrestler and iconic figure in the │
│ │ world of sports entertainment. Known for his flamboyant attire, raspy voice, and intense charisma, │
│ │ Savage became one of the most recognizable and celebrated wrestlers of the 1980s and 1990s. He rose to │
│ │ fame in promotions like WWE (then WWF) and WCW, capturing multiple championships and headlining │
│ │ numerous major events. His signature catchphrase, "Ooh yeah!" and his memorable feuds with fellow │
│ │ wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, solidified his legacy as one of the │
│ │ all-time greats in professional wrestling. Additionally, Savage was a skilled in-ring performer, known │
│ │ for his athleticism and high-flying moves, most notably his diving elbow drop. │
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