Code Llama 70B Setup & Review - A New Era in AI Coding



AI Summary

  • Introduction to Code Llama
    • Meta released Code Llama with 70 billion parameters
    • Three variations available:
      • Code Llama 70B
      • Code Llama 70B Python
      • Code Llama 70B Instruct
    • Derived from LLaMA 2 Foundation model
    • Fine-tuned versions for Python code and instructions
    • Evaluation scores:
      • 70B Instruct tops human eval and multilingual scores
      • 70B Python leads in MBPP score
  • Setting Up Code Llama
    • Guide to install and test Code Llama on a local machine
    • Requires downloading and using oLlama
    • Steps include:
      • Copying Linux-specific code to install
      • Starting oLlama service
      • Running Code Llama 70B Python or Instruct versions
  • Testing Code Llama
    • Basic Python task failed with 70B Python version
    • Switched to 70B Instruct version for better instruction following
    • Conducted various coding challenges:
      • Basic to expert level tasks
      • Some tests passed, others failed due to errors or incorrect outputs
  • Python Game Creation Test
    • Attempted to create a Python snake game using Turtle and Pygame
    • Encountered syntax errors and issues with game functionality
    • Both attempts ultimately failed but served as good starting points
  • Conclusion
    • Code Llama Instruct version performed better in tests
    • Syntax errors attributed to copying and pasting code into VS Code
    • Future videos planned to explore Code Llama further
    • Encouragement to like, share, subscribe for more AI-related content