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Getting Started With Generative AI: A Role-Specific Guide

Navveen Balani
6 min readApr 6, 2024

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the tech industry, creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation across all roles. From design to deployment, the impact of generative AI is reshaping the skill sets required for tech professionals. This blog post expands on our roadmap for beginners interested in generative AI, incorporating additional critical roles and frameworks that are becoming indispensable in this rapidly evolving field.

For All: Understanding the Fundamentals

Regardless of your specific role, beginning with a solid understanding of generative AI is essential. This includes:

  • Foundational Knowledge: Grasping the core principles of generative AI, such as neural networks, machine learning (ML) models, and the difference between generative and discriminative models.
  • Key Models and Their Uses: Familiarize yourself with leading models, such as GPT (for text generation) and DALL-E (for image creation).
  • Broadening Your Toolset: It’s essential for professionals to explore and become proficient with a diverse range of frameworks and tools tailored to their specific roles. For backend engineers, diving into LangChain can unlock the potential of large language models (LLMs)…

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Navveen Balani
Navveen Balani

Written by Navveen Balani

LinkedIn Top Voice | Google Cloud Fellow | Chair - Standards Working Group @ Green Software Foundation | Driving Sustainable AI Innovation & Specification

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