llm_workshop.md

Workshop Title:

Building Agents with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Function Calling

Workshop Plan

Date: July 6th

Duration: 3-4 hours

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Overview:

This workshop will cover:

1. Function calling
2. RAGs on any documentation
3. RAGs using Function Calling

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Workshop Flow:

1. Introduction to LLM APIs and Function Calling

• Duration: 30 mins
• Format: Presentation (Talking)
• Content:
  • Overview of Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Introduction to function calling with LLMs.
  • Real-world applications and use cases.

2. Building an App (without Function Calling)

• Duration: 45 mins
• Format: Live Coding (Show)
• Content:
  • Building a basic app that interacts with LLMs.
  • Using Tune Studio to test and interact with the models.
  • Integrating basic API calls.

3. Introduction to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

• Duration: 30 mins
• Format: Presentation (Talking)
• Content:
  • Explanation of RAG concepts.
  • Benefits and use cases of RAG.

4. Implementing RAG in the App

• Duration: 45 mins
• Format: Live Coding (Show)
• Content:
  • Continuing with the previous app, implement RAG.
  • Using Supabase + RAG for document retrieval.
  • Implementing function calling within the RAG setup.

5. Testing and Final Touches

• Duration: 30 mins
• Format: Hands-On (Interactive)
• Content:
  • Testing the app functionalities.
  • Adding final touches to the app.
  • Q&A session for participants.