The Ultimate Guide to Fine-Tuning LLMs from Basics to Breakthroughs: An Exhaustive Review of Technologies, Research, Best Practices, Applied Research Challenges and Opportunities

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2408.13296v3
• Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:04:15 GMT
• Title: The Ultimate Guide to Fine-Tuning LLMs from Basics to Breakthroughs: An Exhaustive Review of Technologies, Research, Best Practices, Applied Research Challenges and Opportunities
• Authors: Venkatesh Balavadhani Parthasarathy, Ahtsham Zafar, Aafaq Khan, Arsalan Shahid,
• Abstract summary: This report examines the fine-tuning of Large Language Models (LLMs) It outlines the historical evolution of LLMs from traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) models to their pivotal role in AI. The report introduces a structured seven-stage pipeline for fine-tuning LLMs.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: This report examines the fine-tuning of Large Language Models (LLMs), integrating theoretical insights with practical applications. It outlines the historical evolution of LLMs from traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) models to their pivotal role in AI. A comparison of fine-tuning methodologies, including supervised, unsupervised, and instruction-based approaches, highlights their applicability to different tasks. The report introduces a structured seven-stage pipeline for fine-tuning LLMs, spanning data preparation, model initialization, hyperparameter tuning, and model deployment. Emphasis is placed on managing imbalanced datasets and optimization techniques. Parameter-efficient methods like Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) and Half Fine-Tuning are explored for balancing computational efficiency with performance. Advanced techniques such as memory fine-tuning, Mixture of Experts (MoE), and Mixture of Agents (MoA) are discussed for leveraging specialized networks and multi-agent collaboration. The report also examines novel approaches like Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) and Direct Preference Optimization (DPO), which align LLMs with human preferences, alongside pruning and routing optimizations to improve efficiency. Further sections cover validation frameworks, post-deployment monitoring, and inference optimization, with attention to deploying LLMs on distributed and cloud-based platforms. Emerging areas such as multimodal LLMs, fine-tuning for audio and speech, and challenges related to scalability, privacy, and accountability are also addressed. This report offers actionable insights for researchers and practitioners navigating LLM fine-tuning in an evolving landscape.

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