---
title: "start-llms"
type: "tool"
slug: "louisfb01-start-llms"
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github_url: "https://github.com/louisfb01/start-llms"
homepage_url: "https://www.louisbouchard.ai/from-zero-to-hero-with-llms/"
stars: 978
forks: 127
primary_language: null
license: "MIT"
archived: false
categories: ["model-training", "evaluation-observability"]
tags: ["llama", "fine-tuning", "ai", "large-language-models", "rag", "retrieval-augmented-generation", "gpt", "language-model"]
updated_at: "2026-07-12T05:21:50.672941+00:00"
---

# start-llms

> A comprehensive guide for beginners to advance in LLM skills and stay current with industry developments.

louisfb01/start-llms offers a detailed introduction and progression pathway for developing and improving Large Language Model (LLM) skills, tailored for those with limited background knowledge. It covers essential topics including fine-tuning methods, state-of-the-art models like GPT and LLaMA, and latest industry practices such as retrieval-augmented generation.

## Facts

- Repository: https://github.com/louisfb01/start-llms
- Homepage: https://www.louisbouchard.ai/from-zero-to-hero-with-llms/
- Stars: 978 · Forks: 127 · Open issues: 2 · Watchers: 22
- License: MIT
- Last pushed: 2026-01-23T19:50:52+00:00

## Trust & health

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## Categories

- [Model Training](/categories/model-training.md)
- [Evaluation & Observability](/categories/evaluation-observability.md)

## Tags

llama, fine-tuning, ai, large-language-models, rag, retrieval-augmented-generation, gpt, language-model

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## Adoption goal

A comprehensive beginner-friendly guide oriented towards developing Large Language Model (LLM) skills through the latest methods and industry practices.

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/tools/louisfb01-start-llms`](/api/graphcanon/tools/louisfb01-start-llms)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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