
Understanding Embeddings: From Word2Vec to Modern LLMs
Learn how embeddings work in Python, from Word2Vec to modern transformer-based embedding models. Covers vector arithmetic, cosine similarity, and visualizing embeddings with t-SNE.

Learn how embeddings work in Python, from Word2Vec to modern transformer-based embedding models. Covers vector arithmetic, cosine similarity, and visualizing embeddings with t-SNE.

Learn practical feature engineering techniques in Python for tabular machine learning — encoding, scaling, binning, interaction features, and target encoding with real examples.

Learn how to build a private, local AI chatbot in Python using Ollama. Covers installation, streaming responses, conversation memory, and a simple Gradio web UI.

Learn hyperparameter tuning in Python with Optuna. Covers search spaces, pruning, multi-objective optimization, and a complete example tuning an XGBoost model.

Learn how prompt caching works with Claude and OpenAI APIs in Python. See real cost and latency comparisons, and learn how to structure prompts to maximize cache hits.

Learn how to evaluate RAG systems in Python using retrieval metrics, faithfulness scoring, and RAGAS. Build a complete evaluation pipeline to catch hallucinations before production.

Learn how to use Python async/await to speed up LLM API calls, batch embeddings, and build concurrent AI pipelines with asyncio and httpx. Includes real benchmarks.

Learn how LLM quantization works in Python — GPTQ, GGUF, and bitsandbytes 4-bit/8-bit. See real memory and speed comparisons and run a quantized model on a laptop GPU.

Compare LangGraph and LangChain for building AI agents in Python. Learn when to use chains vs graphs, how state and cycles work, and build a working multi-step agent with LangGraph.

Learn how vector databases work and how to use them in Python with FAISS, Chroma, and Pinecone. Covers embeddings, similarity search, indexing strategies, and a complete semantic search example.