
Build Your Own AI
A comprehensive guide for developers to create practical AI applications using example code. Designed to help you understand and implement real-world AI solutions effectively.
About Build Your Own AI
Build Your Own AI is a developer-focused book offering a straightforward, practical approach with real-world examples. It covers essential AI topics like running LLMs locally, prompt engineering, data handling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), tool calling, and fine-tuning. Suitable for beginners and experienced programmers alike, all examples are demonstrated in clean, easy-to-understand TypeScript code, making complex concepts accessible and implementable.
How to Use
This book provides a clear, step-by-step structure, guiding you through each topic logically. You can preview each chapter to understand its focus. While examples are in TypeScript, the principles are adaptable across programming languages, making it versatile for different developers.
Features
- Language-agnostic framework for broad understanding
- Practical example code in TypeScript
- Extensive coverage of AI topics
- Step-by-step guidance for building AI solutions
Use Cases
- Deploy Large Language Models locally
- Perform data extraction and creation with LLMs
- Integrate AI tools with custom agents
- Learn the fundamentals of model fine-tuning
- Apply prompt engineering techniques
- Create Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
Best For
Pros
- Structured and easy to follow
- Language-neutral concepts
- Comprehensive coverage of AI topics
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Suitable for all skill levels
Cons
- Requires basic programming knowledge
- Not aimed at scientific research
- Examples are in TypeScript, which may require familiarity
