Publisher's Synopsis
Large Language Model: A Practical Handbook for Designing, Building, and Deploying Efficient LLMs from Scratch
Unlock the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) with this step-by-step guide that simplifies complex concepts into actionable insights. Whether you're a beginner or an AI enthusiast, this book equips you with the knowledge to design, train, and deploy state-of-the-art LLMs, empowering you to master real-world AI applications.
Why This Book?Unlike other resources, this book emphasizes efficiency, scalability, and hands-on implementation, bridging the gap between theory and practice. With practical examples, clear instructions, and advanced topics like reinforcement learning and retrieval-augmented generation, it's your ultimate guide to building robust AI systems.
What You'll Learn:- Understand LLM Basics: Grasp core concepts, architectures, and applications.
- Build Efficient LLMs: Learn to design scalable models optimized for real-world use.
- Master Data Pipelines: Preprocess and manage large-scale text data effectively.
- Train Models from Scratch: Develop and fine-tune your own LLMs.
- Optimize Inference: Implement quantization and compression techniques for faster deployment.
- Deploy at Scale: Use cloud platforms and distributed systems for production-ready models.
- Explore Cutting-Edge Topics: Dive into RLHF, RAG pipelines, and more.
- Operationalize with MLOps: Apply best practices for continuous monitoring and updates.
- Comprehensive coverage from foundational concepts to advanced techniques.
- Hands-on examples and templates for practical implementation.
- Focus on efficiency and scalability to reduce deployment costs.
- Insights into ethical AI practices and emerging trends.