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21 Lessons for Getting Started with Generative AI

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Decision brief

A guide for beginners interested in learning foundational aspects of generative AI through practical lessons, covering topics like language models, transformers, and prompt engineering.

Good fit when

  • You need a beginner-friendly curriculum to understand basics of generative AI using modern tools like transformers.
  • Looking to start building simple projects with chatbots or text generators without complex setup.

Avoid when

  • Seeking advanced training or deep-dive into the mathematical foundations behind generative models.
  • Require tools that support real-time deployment of generative AI systems in production environments.

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Install

git clone https://github.com/microsoft/generative-ai-for-beginners

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Overview

This repository provides introductory lessons and resources aimed at beginners interested in learning about generative artificial intelligence technologies, particularly through the use of language models and transformers.

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Languages
jupyter notebook, javascript, python

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Python runtimePython

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I concept or "Build" lessons that explain a concept and code examples in both **Python** and **TypeScript** when possible.
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🌱 Getting Started

This course has 21 lessons. Each lesson covers its own topic so start wherever you like!

Lessons are labeled either "Learn" lessons explaining a Generative AI concept or "Build" lessons that explain a concept and code examples in both Python and TypeScript when possible.

For .NET Developers checkout Generative AI for Beginners (.NET Edition)!

Each lesson also includes a "Keep Learning" section with additional learning tools.

For agents

This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.

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