Introduction
Build Your Own AI is a book created by a developer, for developers, offering a straightforward, practical guide, with example code, to building real-world AI applications. It's designed for absolute beginners, those with some existing knowledge, and enthusiasts alike. The book focuses on core concepts and patterns that every developer can benefit from, all illustrated in clean, straightforward TypeScript. It covers topics such as running LLMs locally, prompt engineering, data extraction & creation, RAG, tool calling, agents, basics of fine-tuning, and tips & tricks.