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Llama Stack: From Fundamentals to Deployment

This course guides you through Llama Stack and its key components, including agentic workflows, RAG systems, safety mechanisms, monitoring, and deployment.

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16 Lessons
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • A foundational understanding of Llama Stack architecture, components, and local development setup
  • Hands-on experience using the Inference API for text generation and prompt engineering
  • The ability to design and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems with Agents, Tools, and the Memory API
  • Proficiency in applying the Safety API and setting up monitoring systems for AI applications
  • The ability to evaluate AI application performance and interpret telemetry data
  • The ability to integrate multiple models and providers and scale Llama Stack deployments
  • Hands-on experience orchestrating complex agent workflows for real-world AI solutions

Learning Roadmap

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YOUR ROADMAP

1.

Introduction to Generative AI

Introduction to Generative AI

Learn the fundamentals of Generative AI, what Large Language Models are, and the powerful capabilities they unlock.

2.

Intelligent Interaction with GenAI

Intelligent Interaction with GenAI

Master effective AI communication and learn about RAG and agents to give your model dynamic, real-world context.

3.

Getting Started with Llama Stack

Getting Started with Llama Stack

3 Lessons

3 Lessons

Get hands-on with LlamaStack by setting up your local development environment and building your first AI application.

4.

Core Building Blocks: Architecture and Inference

Core Building Blocks: Architecture and Inference

2 Lessons

2 Lessons

Explore the core architecture of LlamaStack and learn to control model behavior by using the powerful Inference API.

5.

Agents, Tools, and Retrieval with Llama Stack

Agents, Tools, and Retrieval with Llama Stack

4 Lessons

4 Lessons

Build powerful agents that use external tools and create a complete RAG system to answer questions from a custom knowledge base.

6.

Safety, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Safety, Monitoring, and Evaluation

3 Lessons

3 Lessons

Prepare your app for the real world by implementing safety guardrails, monitoring performance, and evaluating response quality.

7.

Advanced Integration and Beyond

Advanced Integration and Beyond

4 Lessons

4 Lessons

Master advanced LlamaStack by integrating different cloud providers and designing complex, multi-tool agentic workflows.
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Author NameLlama Stack: From Fundamentalsto Deployment
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Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course covers the core concepts of the Llama Stack, including its architecture, components, and local development setup. You’ll build your first AI app, explore the Inference API to generate intelligent, context-aware responses, and dive into agentic workflows with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). You’ll work with Agents, Tools, and the Memory API to build interactive apps using custom knowledge bases. The course also includes safety with the Safety API, monitoring, and telemetry for performance optimization. Advanced topics include multi-provider integration, deployment, and scaling. By the end, you’ll be ready to build and manage production-grade AI systems.

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