> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sds-bit-mesra.gitbook.io/llm-course/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sds-bit-mesra.gitbook.io/llm-course/welcome-to-the-bootcamp.md).

# Welcome to the Bootcamp

We are about to embark on a short but exciting journey into the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs)!

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This bootcamp, offered at no cost as a cohort-based course, is designed to be your all-encompassing tutorial for mastering and creating RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications, leveraging the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) and live/real-time data streams.

If this concept seems daunting, that's perfectly okay. By the time you complete this bootcamp, you will have a deep appreciation for these advanced techniques and technologies, and be equipped to develop a significant open-source project independently!

:star: **Please make sure** to finish your registration [via this Google Form](https://forms.gle/4BAX9gsKuVHgvEd97) and star the GitHub repositories mentioned below. It's your way to support our work and join the Pathway community. We will also refer back to these resources within the course.

* <https://github.com/pathwaycom/pathway>
* <https://github.com/pathwaycom/llm-app>

### Course Offered By

This course is offered as a collaborative initiative by Society of Data Science (SDS) BIT Mesra and Pathway.

* **About Pathway (**[**https://pathway.com**](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description\&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NGaW1mTzdOUUQzMlNZU0lib2FMdDdnWFVBZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttWHRfVmdmTXoxV0RzNEVCbmI0WFRTeHlBdC10QjlIWGdJbEcxaVBwSmRUMmYyTTljTEZINUw5VTlFR1lxMUVKMEk3ak94Njh2bTk4aW9XQ1ZGcTQ2RzRiTVlYQWR6ekZHQWNocFVmMWRsWXlZR09HWQ\&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpathway.com%2F\&v=eOf4LXfzBkE)**)**: Pathway is a Python ETL framework for event processing, real-time analytics, LLM pipelines, and RAG. It is the world's fastest data processing engine, supporting unified workflows for batch, streaming, and LLM applications. Developed in Rust and accessible through Python, it requires only Python proficiency to leverage its capabilities.&#x20;
* **About Society of Data Science, BIT Mesra (**[**https://www.linkedin.com/company/society-for-data-science-bit-mesra**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/society-for-data-science-bit-mesra)**):** SDS BIT Mesra is a student guild dedicated to nurturing students passionate about Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Big Data, and associated domains.&#x20;

### In the Next Module

You will explore the structure of the course, get acquainted with its creators, understand what you can gain from participating, and understand your role as a learner.


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