LLM Fundamentals
Understand Transformers, tokens, temperature, top-p, and context windows. Free guide to the architecture behind ChatGPT and Claude.
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What is the "LLM Fundamentals" module?+
"LLM Fundamentals" is a Beginner • ~1h-level online training module. Understand Transformers, tokens, temperature, top-p, and context windows. Free guide to the architecture behind ChatGPT and Claude.
Are there any prerequisites for this module?+
Yes, we recommend completing Module 0 before starting this module.
Is this module free?+
Yes, this module is completely free and accessible without a paid subscription.
What will I learn in this module?+
Link LLM behavior to its probabilistic mechanics.. Choose the prompting technique adapted to the use case.. Document a reusable and controllable business prompt..