LlamaIndex: Developing LLM Powered Applications Training Course

Introduction to LlamaIndex

• Understanding LlamaIndex and its role in LLMs
• Setting up LlamaIndex: environment and prerequisites
• The basics of indexing custom data

LlamaIndex in Action

• Querying with LlamaIndex: techniques and best practices
• Building query and chat engines with LlamaIndex
• Creating intuitive Streamlit interfaces for LLM applications

Advanced LlamaIndex Features

• Employing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for enhanced data retrieval
• Leveraging vectorstores for efficient data management
• Designing and implementing LlamaIndex agents

Application Development with LlamaIndex

• Prompt engineering: chain of thought, ReAct, few-shot prompting
• Developing a documentation helper: a real-world LLM application
• Debugging and testing LLM applications

Deployment and Scaling

• Deploying LlamaIndex-based applications
• Scaling LLM applications for high performance
• Monitoring and optimizing LLM applications

Ethical and Practical Considerations

• Navigating ethical implications in LLM applications
• Ensuring privacy and data security with LlamaIndex
• Preparing for future developments in LLM technology

Summary and Next Steps