Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch)

"Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch)" by Sebastian Raschka is a comprehensive textbook that offers readers the opportunity to develop their own large language model (LLM). The book guides readers step by step through the entire process, starting with planning and design, moving on to pretraining on a general corpus, and then fine-tuning for specific tasks. With clear explanations, diagrams, and practical examples, the complex topic of LLMs is made accessible. Readers will learn how to prepare datasets for training, adapt LLMs for text classification, and utilize human feedback to ensure that the model follows instructions. The book provides not only theoretical knowledge but also practical guidance on how to create and use an LLM on a conventional laptop. It is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of how LLMs work and how they can be customized.