Summary:

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Issue: resolves #605

Implementation:

Step 1: Add base_url parameter and existence check to client.py constructor

• Add base_url as a parameter to the Instructor class constructor in /instructor/client.py.
• At the beginning of the constructor, add a check for the existence of base_url. If base_url does not exist, throw an error with a helpful message.
• Update any calls to the Instructor class constructor to include the base_url parameter.

Step 2: Update unit tests for client.py constructor

• Find the unit tests for the Instructor class constructor in /instructor/client.py.
• Add tests that cover the new base_url parameter. Include both a test where base_url exists and a test where it does not exist.
• If base_url does not exist, the test should expect the constructor to throw an error.

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