Intermediate Path
Ready to go deeper? Explore embeddings, retrieval, evaluation, and advanced prompting techniques. Build on your AI foundation.
31 guides · ~229 minutes total
Natural Language Processing: How AI Understands Text
IntermediateNLP is how AI reads, understands, and generates human language. Learn the techniques behind chatbots, translation, and text analysis.
8 min read
Embeddings: Turning Words into Math
IntermediateEmbeddings convert text into numbers that capture meaning. Essential for search, recommendations, and RAG systems.
7 min read
Embeddings & RAG Explained (Plain English)
IntermediateHow AI tools search and retrieve information from documents. Understand embeddings and Retrieval-Augmented Generation without the math.
11 min read
Token Economics: Understanding AI Costs
IntermediateAI APIs charge per token. Learn how tokens work, how to estimate costs, and how to optimize spending.
6 min read
Context Windows: How Much AI Can Remember
IntermediateContext windows determine how much text an AI can process at once. Learn how they work, their limits, and how to work within them.
6 min read
Temperature and Sampling: Controlling AI Creativity
IntermediateTemperature, top-p, and other sampling parameters control how creative or deterministic AI outputs are. Learn how to tune them.
6 min read
AI Model Architectures: A High-Level Overview
IntermediateFrom transformers to CNNs to diffusion models—understand the different AI architectures and what they're good at.
7 min read
Training Data Quality: Garbage In, Garbage Out
IntermediateAI quality depends on training data quality. Learn what makes good training data, common issues, and how to evaluate it.
7 min read
Bias Detection and Mitigation in AI
IntermediateAI inherits biases from training data. Learn to detect, measure, and mitigate bias for fairer AI systems.
7 min read
AI Evaluation Metrics: Measuring Model Quality
IntermediateHow do you know if your AI is good? Learn key metrics for evaluating classification, generation, and other AI tasks.
6 min read
Evaluating AI Answers (Hallucinations, Checks, and Evidence)
IntermediateHow to spot when AI gets it wrong. Practical techniques to verify accuracy, detect hallucinations, and build trust in AI outputs.
10 min read
Prompting 201: Structured Prompts & JSON Output
IntermediateAdvanced prompting: structured formats, JSON output, few-shot learning, chain-of-thought, and prompt templates for production.
11 min read
Prompt Engineering Patterns: Proven Techniques
IntermediateMaster advanced prompting techniques: chain-of-thought, few-shot, role prompting, and more. Get better AI outputs with proven patterns.
8 min read
AI API Integration Basics
IntermediateLearn how to integrate AI APIs into your applications. Authentication, requests, error handling, and best practices.
6 min read
Batch Processing with AI: Efficiency at Scale
IntermediateProcess thousands of items efficiently with batch AI operations. Learn strategies for large-scale AI tasks.
5 min read
Multi-Modal AI: Beyond Text
IntermediateMulti-modal AI processes multiple types of data—text, images, audio, video. Learn how these systems work and their applications.
6 min read
Retrieval Strategies for RAG Systems
IntermediateRAG systems retrieve relevant context before generating responses. Learn retrieval strategies, ranking, and optimization techniques.
7 min read
Semantic Search: Search by Meaning, Not Keywords
IntermediateSemantic search finds results based on meaning, not exact keyword matches. Learn how it works and how to implement it.
6 min read
Vector Databases 101: Storage, Indexing, and Search
IntermediateDeep dive into vector databases. How they work, when to use them, and how to choose the right one for your needs.
11 min read
Vector Database Examples: Real-World Use Cases and Code
IntermediatePractical examples of vector databases in action: semantic search, chatbot memory, recommendation systems, and more with code snippets.
9 min read
AI Safety and Alignment: Building Helpful, Harmless AI
IntermediateAI alignment ensures models do what we want them to do safely. Learn about RLHF, safety techniques, and responsible deployment.
7 min read
Responsible AI Deployment: From Lab to Production
IntermediateDeploying AI responsibly requires planning, testing, monitoring, and safeguards. Learn best practices for production AI.
7 min read
A/B Testing AI Outputs: Measure What Works
IntermediateHow do you know if your AI changes improved outcomes? Learn to A/B test prompts, models, and parameters scientifically.
6 min read
Monitoring AI Systems in Production
IntermediateProduction AI requires continuous monitoring. Track performance, detect drift, alert on failures, and maintain quality over time.
7 min read
AI Data Privacy Techniques
IntermediateProtect user privacy while using AI. Learn anonymization, differential privacy, on-device processing, and compliance strategies.
7 min read
Open Source vs Proprietary AI Models
IntermediateShould you use OpenAI's GPT, or self-host Llama? Compare open source and proprietary models on cost, control, and capabilities.
7 min read
AI for Data Analysis: From Questions to Insights
IntermediateUse AI to analyze data, generate insights, create visualizations, and answer business questions from your datasets.
6 min read
AI Workflows and Pipelines: Orchestrating Complex Tasks
IntermediateChain multiple AI steps together into workflows. Learn orchestration patterns, error handling, and tools for building AI pipelines.
7 min read
Agents & Tools: What They're Good For (and What to Watch For)
IntermediateUnderstand AI agents that use tools to complete tasks. When they work, when they fail, and how to use them safely.
10 min read
Fine-Tuning Fundamentals: Customizing AI Models
IntermediateFine-tuning adapts pre-trained models to your specific use case. Learn when to fine-tune, how it works, and alternatives.
8 min read
Vector Database Fundamentals
IntermediateVector databases store and search embeddings efficiently. Learn how they work, when to use them, and popular options.
7 min read
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