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Print Edition Cover Revealed: Generative AI with Local LLM

 Disclaimer: this post is not a usual technical article. If you are not interested, you can skip it. I just want to share a few recent moments with my readers.


After several months of work, the print edition of my book Generative AI with Local LLM has reached a new milestone — the cover design for the print version is now complete.

This edition is a translated version of the original book and is planned for publication through BomBora Publisher in Eastern Europe. The publisher has adapted the content specifically for non-technical readers, making the material more accessible while keeping its practical focus. The translation and adaptation process took about eight months and included multiple rounds of review, proofreading, and refinement to ensure clarity and quality.

The book is designed to help readers understand and apply generative AI through practical and accessible methods. It emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and real-world application.

Key Features of the Book:

  • Clear and Concise Explanations: Complex AI concepts are broken down into simple, step-by-step guidance, making them accessible to readers of all backgrounds.

  • Hands-On Projects: Each chapter includes guided projects, from environment setup to model deployment.

  • Real-World Applications: The examples focus on solving real problems, providing practical experience in applying AI methods.

  • Essential Tools and Libraries: The book introduces and uses tools such as Langchain, Vanna, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.

  • Project-Based Learning: Readers work through projects that range from image recognition to advanced large language model fine-tuning.

The book aims to serve as a concise and practical starting point for anyone interested in generative AI and local LLM development.

More details about the original edition are available at https://leanpub.com/quickstartwithai

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