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Understanding LLMs

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Overview

Gain a foundational understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs). Explore their core mechanics, differences between model versions, reasoning techniques, context management, and practical methods to control conversations for more effective interactions.

Syllabus

  • Unit 1: How LLMs Generate Text: Predicting the Next Token
    • Exploring AWS with LibreChat
    • Modifying Prompts for Better Responses
    • Exploring Model Responses in LibreChat
    • Model Response Exploration
  • Unit 2: Understanding Model Versions
    • Exploring Model Date Responses
    • Exploring iPhone 17 with LLMs
    • Comparing Model Date Responses
  • Unit 3: Understanding Reasoning Models: Guiding LLMs to Think Step by Step
    • Guiding Models with CoT
    • Exploring Reasoning with Prime Numbers
    • Comparing Model Brainstorming Approaches
  • Unit 4: Understanding Context Windows: Managing Input and Output Sizes
    • Exploring Limits
    • Improving Emails with Context Windows
    • Summarizing Meeting Transcriptions Efficiently
    • Summarizing Articles in Parts
  • Unit 5: Editing Messages to Refine LLM Responses
    • Refining LLM Responses with Edits
    • Editing LLM Responses for Consistency
    • Editing LLM Responses for Impact

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