Practical guides for working with Large Language Models (LLMs), from prompt engineering fundamentals to building AI-powered applications. Learn to use Claude, GPT-4, local models, and popular AI frameworks effectively.
Quick Start
PromptingPrompt Engineering
Prompt Engineering Fundamentals
beginnerEssential techniques for crafting effective prompts that get better results from AI models.
System Prompts Deep Dive
intermediateMaster system prompts to establish consistent AI behavior, personas, and response patterns.
Chain of Thought Prompting
intermediateUse step-by-step reasoning to improve AI accuracy on complex logical and mathematical tasks.
Few-Shot Learning Techniques
intermediateTeach AI models new tasks by providing just a few examples in your prompt.
Prompt Templates Library
beginnerReady-to-use prompt templates for common development, writing, and analysis tasks.
LLM ComparisonModel Comparison
Claude: Capabilities & Best Practices
beginnerMaster Claude's unique strengths, context window, and optimal use cases.
GPT-4: Capabilities & Usage Guide
beginnerOpenAI's GPT-4 models, including GPT-4 Turbo and GPT-4o capabilities and best uses.
Running LLMs Locally
advancedSet up and run open-source LLMs on your own hardware with Ollama, llama.cpp, and more.
Llama Models Guide
intermediateComplete guide to Meta's Llama family of open-source language models.
Mistral AI Models
intermediateGuide to Mistral AI's efficient and powerful language models.
WorkflowsDevelopment Workflows
AI-Assisted Code Development Workflows
intermediateEffective patterns for using AI throughout the software development lifecycle.
AI for Data Analysis & Processing
intermediateUse AI to analyze datasets, generate reports, and extract insights from data.
AI for Documentation
beginnerUse AI to generate, improve, and maintain technical documentation.
AI Content Creation
beginnerEffective workflows for creating blog posts, tutorials, and marketing content.
Tools & APIsAPIs & SDKs
Ollama: Local AI Made Simple
beginnerRun open-source LLMs locally with Ollama's simple setup and API.
LangChain: Building LLM Applications
advancedChain prompts, tools, and memory together with LangChain for powerful AI applications.
OpenAI API Guide
intermediateComplete guide to using OpenAI's GPT models and API.
LLM Quick Comparison
| Model | Context | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet | 200K | Coding, analysis | $$ |
| GPT-4o | 128K | General, multimodal | $$ |
| Llama 3.1 (70B) | 128K | Self-hosted, privacy | Free* |
| Mistral Large | 32K | European, fast | $$ |
* Hardware costs apply for local models