Ludwig serves as a low-code platform specifically designed for the development of tailored AI models, including large language models (LLMs) and various deep neural networks. With Ludwig, creating custom models becomes a straightforward task; you only need a simple declarative YAML configuration file to train an advanced LLM using your own data. It offers comprehensive support for learning across multiple tasks and modalities. The framework includes thorough configuration validation to identify invalid parameter combinations and avert potential runtime errors. Engineered for scalability and performance, it features automatic batch size determination, distributed training capabilities (including DDP and DeepSpeed), parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT), 4-bit quantization (QLoRA), and the ability to handle larger-than-memory datasets. Users enjoy expert-level control, allowing them to manage every aspect of their models, including activation functions. Additionally, Ludwig facilitates hyperparameter optimization, offers insights into explainability, and provides detailed metric visualizations. Its modular and extensible architecture enables users to experiment with various model designs, tasks, features, and modalities with minimal adjustments in the configuration, making it feel like a set of building blocks for deep learning innovations. Ultimately, Ludwig empowers developers to push the boundaries of AI model creation while maintaining ease of use.
