aie-book

aie-book is an open-source companion repository that supports a comprehensive guide to building real-world applications with modern AI systems, particularly those based on foundation models. It focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical machine learning knowledge and practical engineering workflows required to deploy AI systems in production. The material emphasizes system design, data pipelines, evaluation strategies, and deployment considerations rather than just model training. It explores how to work with large language models, retrieval systems, and agent-based architectures, providing a practical perspective on how AI is actually used in industry. The repository serves as both a learning resource and a reference, combining explanations, examples, and structured insights into a cohesive framework. It is especially useful for engineers transitioning into AI-focused roles who need to understand the full lifecycle of AI applications.