This workshop provides a hands-on environment for participants to explore how to use Large Language Models (LLMs) for a variety of tasks. From simple tasks like structured data extraction, through to more advanced topics like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Building on these foundations participants will learn how to put together an agentic system which is able to complete any open ended tasks it is given the tools to tackle. Finally participants will learn how to evaluate the system they've built up and what considerations apply when the system is taken from prototype to production.

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Lastly, the workshop will cover some basics of agentic tools for software development, their benefits, drawbacks and how to use them in a way that puts safety and security front and centre.

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Given this is a rapidly evolving technology, the workshop content will be periodically updated to match current state of the art and best practices.
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