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Building Generative AI Services with Fastapi
Ready to build production-grade applications with generative AI? This practical guide takes you through designing and deploying AI services using the FastAPI web framework. Learn how to integrate models that process text, images, audio, and video while seamlessly interacting with databases, filesystems, websites, and APIs. Whether you're a web developer, data scientist, or DevOps engineer, this book equips you with the tools to build scalable, real-time AI applications.Author Alireza Parandeh provides clear explanations and hands-on examples covering authentication, concurrency, caching, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with vector databases. You'll also explore best practices for testing AI outputs, optimizing performance, and securing microservices. With containerized deployment using Docker, you'll be ready to launch AI-powered applications confidently in the cloud.Build generative AI services that interact with databases, filesystems, websites, and APIsManage concurrency in AI workloads and handle long-running tasksStream AI-generated outputs in real time via WebSocket and server-sent eventsSecure services with authentication, content filtering, throttling, and rate limitingOptimize AI performance with caching, batch processing, and fine-tuning techniques
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Essentials of Generative AI
This book provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to generative artificial intelligence.The first part explains the foundational technologies and architectures that support the realization of generative models. It covers evolved and deepened elements, word embeddings as a representative example of representation learning, and the Transformer as a network foundation, along with its underlying attention mechanism. Reinforcement learning, which became essential for elevating large-scale language models to language generation models, is also discussed in detail, focusing on essential aspects.The second part deals with language generation. It starts by elucidating language modelsand introduces large-scale language models with broad applications as the foundational architecture of language processing, further discussing language generation models as their evolution. Though not common terminology, in this book, models such as ChatGPT and Llama 2, which are large-scale language models fine-tuned using reinforcement learning, are referred to as generative language models.The third part addresses image generation, discussing variational autoencoders and the remarkable diffusion models. Additionally, it explains Generative Adversarial Networks(GAN). Although GAN poses challenges due to unstable learning, their conceptual framework is widely applicable, especially Wasserstein GAN seems suitable for introducing optimal trans- port distance, which is utilized in various scenarios.This book primarily serves as a companion for researchers or graduate students in machine learning, aiming to help them understand the essence of generative AI and lay the groundwork for advancing their own research.
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Generative AI on Google Cloud with LangChain
Turn challenges into opportunities by mastering advanced techniques for text generation, summarization, and question answering using LangChain and Google Cloud toolsKey FeaturesSolve real-world business problems with hands-on examples of GenAI applications on Google CloudLearn repeatable design patterns for Gen AI on Google Cloud with a focus on architecture and AI ethicsBuild and implement GenAI agents and workflows, such as RAG and NL2SQL, using LangChain and Vertex AIPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe rapid transformation and enterprise adoption of GenAI has created an urgent demand for developers to quickly build and deploy AI applications that deliver real value. Written by three distinguished Google AI engineers and LangChain contributors who have shaped Google Cloud’s integration with LangChain and implemented AI solutions for Fortune 500 companies, this book bridges the gap between concept and implementation, exploring LangChain and Google Cloud’s enterprise-ready tools for scalable AI solutions.You'll start by exploring the fundamentals of large language models (LLMs) and how LangChain simplifies the development of AI workflows by connecting LLMs with external data and services. This book guides you through using essential tools like the Gemini and PaLM 2 APIs, Vertex AI, and Vertex AI Search to create sophisticated, production-ready GenAI applications. You'll also overcome the context limitations of LLMs by mastering advanced techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and external memory layers.Through practical patterns and real-world examples, you’ll gain everything you need to harness Google Cloud’s AI ecosystem, reducing the time to market while ensuring enterprise scalability. You’ll have the expertise to build robust GenAI applications that can be tailored to solve real-world business challenges.What you will learnBuild enterprise-ready applications with LangChain and Google CloudNavigate and select the right Google Cloud generative AI toolsApply modern design patterns for generative AI applicationsPlan and execute proof-of-concepts for enterprise AI solutionsGain hands-on experience with LangChain's and Google Cloud's AI productsImplement advanced techniques for text generation and summarizationLeverage Vertex AI Search and other tools for scalable AI solutionsWho this book is forIf you’re an application developer or ML engineer eager to dive into GenAI, this book is for you. Whether you're new to LangChain or Google Cloud, you'll learn how to use these tools to build scalable AI solutions. This book is ideal for developers familiar with Python and machine learning basics looking to apply their skills in GenAI. Professionals who want to explore Google Cloud's powerful suite of enterprise-grade GenAI products and their implementation will also find this book useful.
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Generative AI for Communications Systems
Comprehensive review of state-of-the-art research and development in Generative AI for future communications and networking Generative AI for Communications Systems provides a systematic foundation of knowledge on Generative AI for communications and networking. This book discusses the great potential and challenges in applying Generative AI as promising solutions to future communications systems and enables and facilitates “Generative AI as a Service” by exploring novel communications, networking architectures, protocols, and research trends. The book also includes information on: Crucial challenges to solve in Generative AI, such as training data availability, computational complexity, generalization for various scenarios, robustness of noisy and incomplete data, and real-time adaptation in communications and networking systemsCybersecurity concerns such as ethics and privacy in relation to Generative AIApplications of Generative AI across various layers, including the PHY layer, MAC layer, Network layer, and Application layerCommunications and networking solutions to meet the computing and communications challenges and demands to train and deploy large-scale Generative AI models Generative AI for Communications Systems is an excellent up-to-date resource on the subject for scholars and researchers in the fields of communications, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and network optimization as well as professionals working in the communications industry including engineers, network architects, and system designers.
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Generative Artificial Intelligence in Knowledge Management Systems
This book looks at Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and Knowledge Management Systems (KMS). It explains the design considerations to implement Generative AI in practice.The book looks at the evolving digital environment and discusses how organizations may effectively manage knowledge through emerging technologies. Chapters cover theory, design and implementation, and case studies from industry players. These case studies will focus on organization implementation experiences to draw out applicable frameworks, principles and best practices. This provides readers with essential insights into future technology development trends.Providing a methodological approach to designing and deploying GAI-based KMS in business, this book will appeal to academic researchers, industrial practitioners, students, and anyone interested in GAI-based KMS.
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Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Infrastructure: AI Solutions Shaping a Green Future
Amidst the global challenges of climate change, rapid urbanization, and resource depletion, there is an urgent need for intelligent and environmentally friendly infrastructure. This ambitious book explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is altering the landscape of infrastructure planning, development, and management, reigning in a new era of environmentally friendly and intelligent systems meant to propel a brighter future. This book focuses on the revolution of urban planning, renewable energy, waste management, disaster resilience, and precision agriculture through compelling concepts and practical applications using artificial intelligence. The chapters are enriched with recent case studies, which serve to demonstrate the real-world impact and implementation of Artificial Intelligence. The chapters of this book will help the readers acquire knowledge of the novel concepts regarding green structures and policy formulation, all of which are interconnected by the objective of sustainable development. The book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the impact of artificial intelligence on the development of sustainable, resilient, and adaptive infrastructure, with contributions from academics and experts. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the AI-driven advancements that are paving the path to a sustainable future, suitable for individuals of any level of expertise, including researchers, policymakers, or technologists. Let us create a sustainable future that is governed by artificial intelligence!
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Introduction to Generative AI
Introduction to Generative AI: Theoretical Foundations, Analysis and Practical Use CasesGenerative Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we create, learn, and imagine. This book offers a clear and complete journey through the science and art behind this revolution — from how machines learn to produce text, images, and music, to how they are being built, tested, and applied in the real world.The first part of the book lays out the ideas that make generative AI possible — neural networks, transformers, diffusion models, and the mysterious “latent spaces” where creativity meets computation. The middle chapters explore how today’s AI systems reason, plan, and use tools, drawing on powerful frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and AutoGen. The final section moves beyond algorithms, discussing how to build safe, fair, and energy-conscious AI that serves human goals rather than replacing them.Throughout, real-world examples bring the technology to life — from language models that write poetry, to multimodal systems that can paint or compose music, to intelligent agents that collaborate with humans in research, education, and design. Written in accessible language and supported by visual explanations, this book bridges deep technical ideas with human-centered understanding.HighlightsExplains the core principles of how generative models think and createShows how AI systems combine text, vision, and sound in unified waysConnects theory with hands-on applications and real-world use casesDiscusses ethics, creativity, and sustainability in the age of intelligent machinesWritten for learners, researchers, and professionals who want both clarity and depthIntroduction to Generative AI: Theoretical Foundations, Analysis and Practical Use Cases is an essential guide for anyone curious about how artificial intelligence is shaping the next chapter of human innovation.
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Building Generative AI Agents
The dawn of AI agents is upon us. Tech visionaries like Bill Gates, Andrew Ng, and Vinod Khosla have highlighted the monumental potential of this powerful technology. This book will provide the knowledge and tools necessary to build generative AI agents using the most popular frameworks, such as AutoGen, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, and Haystack. Recent breakthroughs in large language models have opened up unprecedented possibilities. After years of gradual progress in machine learning and deep learning, we are now witnessing novel approaches capable of understanding, reasoning, and generating content in ways that promise to revolutionize nearly every industry. This platform shift is as significant as the advent of mainframes, PCs, cloud computing, mobile technology, and social media. It's why the world's largest technology companies - like Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Meta - are making enormous investments in this category. While chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have demonstrated remarkable potential, the years ahead will see the rise of generative AI agents capable of executing complex tasks on behalf of users. These agents already exhibit capabilities such as running test suites, searching the web for documentation, writing software, answering questions based on vast organized information, and performing intricate web-based tasks across multiple domains. They can autonomously investigate cybersecurity incidents and address complex customer support needs. By integrating skills, knowledge bases, planning frameworks, memory, and feedback loops, these systems can handle many tasks and improve over time. Building Generative AI Agents serves as a high-quality guide for developers to understand when and where AI agents can be useful, their advantages and disadvantages, and practical advice on designing, building, deploying, and monitoring them. What You Will Learn The foundational concepts, capabilities, and potential of AI agents.Recent innovations in large language models that have enabled the development of AI agents.How to build AI agents for launching a product, creating a financial plan, handling customer service, and using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).Essential frameworks for building generative AI agents, including AutoGen, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, and Haystack.Step-by-step guidance on designing, building, and deploying AI agents.Insights into the future of AI agents and their potential impact on various industries. Who This Book Is For Experienced software developers
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AI Cloud Infrastructure Blueprint
This book offers a comprehensive, practice-driven guide to designing and managing robust AI cloud infrastructure systems for real-world applications.As enterprises continue to adopt AI to enhance automation, decision-making, and customer engagement, there is a growing demand for cloud-native architectures that can scale with increasing data volumes, support model training, ensure operational efficiency, and meet stringent security and governance requirements. This book addresses that demand by equipping readers with the foundational knowledge and advanced strategies needed to build, deploy, and maintain AI systems on modern cloud platforms. What makes this book unique is its end-to-end perspective, which goes beyond traditional AI model development. It covers key pillars such as hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, container orchestration, serverless computing, edge AI deployment, AI governance, cost optimization, and sustainable computing all framed around the AI model lifecycle. Readers will gain practical insights through architectural diagrams, platform comparisons (AWS, Azure, GCP), and use cases across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. It also explores the integration of AutoML, MLOps, quantum computing, and green AI within cloud ecosystems. This book fills a critical gap by merging cloud infrastructure engineering with AI-specific challenges, offering a rare blend of systems thinking and AI expertise.Targeted toward architects, data scientists, DevOps engineers, cloud professionals, and graduate students, it serves as both a reference guide and a strategic roadmap for building future-ready AI systems in the cloud.
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Generative AI for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Harness generative AI for connected and autonomous vehicle systems As generative AI reshapes intelligent transportation, engineers and researchers need rigorous frameworks for deploying these technologies in safety-critical systems. This book offers a comprehensive treatment of the models, protocols, and adaptation techniques required to bring large language models, vision-language models, diffusion models, and agentic systems into modern CAV architectures. The book progresses from generative foundations through multimodal representation, language-based interaction, agentic coordination, communication protocols, model adaptation, and validation and safety. Mathematical, probabilistic, and reinforcement-learning prerequisites are consolidated into dedicated appendices, allowing the main chapters to focus on system design and CAV-specific applications. Written by an award-winning researcher with more than 100 patents across connected vehicles and AI, readers will also find: Practical treatment of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, function calling, and tool use for grounding GenAI in vehicular contextChapters on agent architectures, multi-agent systems, orchestration frameworks, and MCP and A2A protocols for collaborative CAV intelligenceAdaptation and deployment techniques including supervised fine-tuning, reinforcement learning fine-tuning, and knowledge distillation for resource-constrained edge platformsDedicated chapters on simulation platforms, evaluation methodologies, and ethical and safety considerations for deploying generative AI in autonomous vehicles Automotive engineers, AI researchers, and graduate students at the intersection of machine learning and intelligent transportation will find this book indispensable. Readers from OEMs, mobility startups, or academic labs gain the foundations and practices needed to design, adapt, and validate generative AI in connected mobility.
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Generative AI with LangChain
Get to grips with the LangChain framework to develop production-ready applications, including agents and personal assistants, integrating with web searches, and code execution. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.Key FeaturesLearn how to leverage LLMs’ capabilities and work around their inherent weaknessesDelve into the realm of LLMs with LangChain and go on an in-depth exploration of their fundamentals, ethical dimensions, and application challengesGet better at using ChatGPT and GPT models, from heuristics and training to scalable deployment, empowering you to transform ideas into realityBook DescriptionChatGPT and the GPT models by OpenAI have brought about a revolution not only in how we write and research but also in how we can process information. This book discusses the functioning, capabilities, and limitations of LLMs underlying chat systems, including ChatGPT and Bard. It also demonstrates, in a series of practical examples, how to use the LangChain framework to build production-ready and responsive LLM applications for tasks ranging from customer support to software development assistance and data analysis – illustrating the expansive utility of LLMs in real-world applications.Unlock the full potential of LLMs within your projects as you navigate through guidance on fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and best practices for deployment and monitoring in production environments. Whether you're building creative writing tools, developing sophisticated chatbots, or crafting cutting-edge software development aids, this book will be your roadmap to mastering the transformative power of generative AI with confidence and creativity.What you will learnUnderstand LLMs, their strengths and limitationsGrasp generative AI fundamentals and industry trendsCreate LLM apps with LangChain like question-answering systems and chatbotsUnderstand transformer models and attention mechanismsAutomate data analysis and visualization using pandas and PythonGrasp prompt engineering to improve performanceFine-tune LLMs and get to know the tools to unleash their powerDeploy LLMs as a service with LangChain and apply evaluation strategiesPrivately interact with documents using open-source LLMs to prevent data leaksWho this book is forThe book is for developers, researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about LLMs. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this book will serve as a valuable resource if you want to get the most out of LLMs and are looking to stay ahead of the curve in the LLMs and LangChain arena.Basic knowledge of Python is a prerequisite, while some prior exposure to machine learning will help you follow along more easily.
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Designing NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
Navigate NVIDIA's enterprise AI infrastructure with confidence, from GPUs and data movement to orchestration, security, monitoring, edge systems, and model serving.Key FeaturesBuild career-relevant knowledge of the NVIDIA AI infrastructure stackMake informed architecture decisions for performance, scalability, security, and costLearn through practical configurations, deployment patterns, and enterprise case studiesBook DescriptionDesigning NVIDIA AI Infrastructure is a concise reference guide for professionals who want to develop career-relevant knowledge of GPU-powered platforms without working through a lengthy manual. The book explains how CPUs, GPUs, DPUs, storage, networking, software, and orchestration combine to support AI workloads. You will explore MIG and vGPU resource models, Kubernetes and Slurm scheduling, data pipelines, performance profiling, monitoring, TensorRT optimization, multi-tenant security, and governance. You will also learn how NVIDIA Jetson and Orin support edge AI and how NGC and Triton Inference Server contribute to model deployment and scalable serving. Selected commands, configuration examples, architecture diagrams, and enterprise scenarios connect these technologies to operational contexts. By the end, you will be able to discuss the NVIDIA AI infrastructure stack with greater confidence, evaluate common design choices and bottlenecks, and use the book as a quick reference when planning cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and edge AI environments.What you will learnUnderstand what MIG and vGPU isolate and what they don'tDistinguish RBAC, network policy, and encryption's separate rolesSee how storage, NVLink, and InfiniBand affect GPU utilizationRecognize where Kubernetes tools' responsibilities stopUnderstand how GDPR, HIPAA, and FedRAMP shape AI infrastructure controls and evidenceUse GPU profiling and telemetry data to investigate bottlenecksLearn how NGC, Triton, and ensembles fit a serving pipelineCompare on-prem, cloud, and hybrid AI cluster trade-offsWho this book is forThis book is for infrastructure engineers, ML and MLOps engineers, solutions architects, and technical leads who need a reliable mental model of NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure stack before designing, evaluating, or securing a GPU platform. It also suits professionals moving into AI infrastructure roles. Familiarity with Linux, containers, networking, cloud computing, or Kubernetes is helpful; advanced model-development knowledge and access to enterprise GPU hardware are not required.
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Generative AI Security
Up-to-date reference enabling readers to address the full spectrum of AI security challenges while maintaining model utility Generative AI Security: Defense, Threats, and Vulnerabilities delivers a technical framework for securing generative AI systems, building on established standards while focusing specifically on emerging threats to large language models and other generative AI systems. Moving beyond treating AI security as a dual-use technology, this book provides detailed technical analysis of three critical dimensions: implementing AI-powered security tools, defending against AI-enhanced attacks, and protecting AI systems from compromise through attacks like prompt injection, model poisoning, and data extraction. The book provides concrete technical implementations supported by real-world case studies of actual AI system compromises, examining documented cases like the DeepSeek breaches, Llama vulnerabilities, and Google’s CaMeL security defenses to demonstrate attack methodologies and defense strategies while emphasizing foundational security principles that remain relevant despite technological shifts. Each chapter progresses from theoretical foundations to practical applications. The book also includes an implementation guide and hands-on exercises focusing on specific vulnerabilities in generative AI architectures, security control implementation, and compliance frameworks. Generative AI Security: Defense, Threats, and Vulnerabilities discusses topics including: Machine learning fundamentals, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning and feature engineering and selectionIntelligent Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), covering AI-enhanced log analysis, predictive vulnerability assessment, and automated patch generationDeepfakes and synthetic media, covering image and video manipulation, voice cloning, audio deepfakes, and AI’s greater impact on information integritySecurity attacks on generative AI, including jailbreaking, adversarial, backdoor, and data poisoning attacksPrivacy-preserving AI techniques including federated learning and homomorphic encryption Generative AI Security: Defense, Threats, and Vulnerabilities is an essential resource for cybersecurity professionals and architects, engineers, IT professionals, and organization leaders seeking integrated strategies that address the full spectrum of Generative AI security challenges while maintaining model utility.
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Exploring Generative AI with Computational Intelligence
This book demystifies the concept of AI-driven creativity with an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles, algorithms, and applications of generative AI. It begins with a coverage of AI fundamentals, followed by a technical discussion including detailed explanations of model architectures, training processes, and optimisation techniques. It explores case studies showcasing how generative AI is reshaping industries such as entertainment, marketing, design, and healthcare. The book also tackles ethical considerations, addressing issues related to bias, transparency, and responsible AI development.Features:Provides deep understanding of generative AI, including in-depth coverage of various generative models such as GANs, VAEs, and RNNs.Includes practical, real-world examples of how generative AI is applied in different industries.Dedicates significant attention to ethical considerations.Equips readers with the knowledge and tools to build, train, and deploy their own generative AI systems.Offers thorough explanations of AI algorithms, neural network architectures, and training processes.This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in computer engineering, AI and ML.
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Generative AI Design Patterns
Generative AI enables powerful new capabilities, but they come with some serious limitations that you'll have to tackle to ship a reliable application or agent. Luckily, experts in the field have compiled a library of 32 tried-and-true design patterns to address the challenges you're likely to encounter when building applications using LLMs, such as hallucinations, nondeterministic responses, and knowledge cutoffs.This book codifies research and real-world experience into advice you can incorporate into your projects. Each pattern describes a problem, shows a proven way to solve it with a fully coded example, and discusses trade-offs.Design around the limitations of LLMsEnsure that generated content follows a specific style, tone, or formatMaximize creativity while balancing different types of riskBuild agents that plan, self-correct, take action, and collaborate with other agentsCompose patterns into agentic applications for a variety of use cases
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Generative AI with LangChain
Go beyond foundational LangChain documentation with detailed coverage of LangGraph interfaces, design patterns for building AI agents, and scalable architectures used in production—ideal for Python developers building GenAI applicationsKey FeaturesBridge the gap between prototype and production with robust LangGraph agent architecturesApply enterprise-grade practices for testing, observability, and monitoringBuild specialized agents for software development and data analysisPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThis second edition tackles the biggest challenge facing companies in AI today: moving from prototypes to production. Fully updated to reflect the latest developments in the LangChain ecosystem, it captures how modern AI systems are developed, deployed, and scaled in enterprise environments. This edition places a strong focus on multi-agent architectures, robust LangGraph workflows, and advanced retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines.You'll explore design patterns for building agentic systems, with practical implementations of multi-agent setups for complex tasks. The book guides you through reasoning techniques such as Tree-of -Thoughts, structured generation, and agent handoffs—complete with error handling examples. Expanded chapters on testing, evaluation, and deployment address the demands of modern LLM applications, showing you how to design secure, compliant AI systems with built-in safeguards and responsible development principles. This edition also expands RAG coverage with guidance on hybrid search, re-ranking, and fact-checking pipelines to enhance output accuracy.Whether you're extending existing workflows or architecting multi-agent systems from scratch, this book provides the technical depth and practical instruction needed to design LLM applications ready for success in production environments.What you will learnDesign and implement multi-agent systems using LangGraphImplement testing strategies that identify issues before deploymentDeploy observability and monitoring solutions for production environmentsBuild agentic RAG systems with re-ranking capabilitiesArchitect scalable, production-ready AI agents using LangGraph and MCPWork with the latest LLMs and providers like Google Gemini, Anthropic, Mistral, DeepSeek, and OpenAI's o3-miniDesign secure, compliant AI systems aligned with modern ethical practicesWho this book is forThis book is for developers, researchers, and anyone looking to learn more about LangChain and LangGraph. With a strong emphasis on enterprise deployment patterns, it’s especially valuable for teams implementing LLM solutions at scale. While the first edition focused on individual developers, this updated edition expands its reach to support engineering teams and decision-makers working on enterprise-scale LLM strategies. A basic understanding of Python is required, and familiarity with machine learning will help you get the most out of this book.
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