Project Setup
Goal of video:
In this video, we will set up our project by cloning a branch, configuring PyCharm, installing dependencies, and building an Icebreaker file. We'll also introduce the LanChain framework.
Topics covered:
- Cloning a Git branch:
We'll clone a branch from the main repository to our local machine using Git command-line interface. This step is important to work on a specific version of the code. - Configuring PyCharm:
We'll configure PyCharm by setting up the Python interpreter and creating a virtual environment. This is important to ensure our project is aligned with the correct interpreter and that we have a clean environment to work in. - Installing dependencies: We'll use pip to install the necessary dependencies for our project, including the Lanchang framework. This step is essential to ensure we have all the necessary packages to build our application.
- Introduction to the LanChain framework:
We'll provide a quick introduction to the LanChain framework, explaining its abstractions like chains and why it's become so popular among developers. - Create ice_breaker.py file:
We'll create an Icebreaker file, which will hold all of our LanChain code. We'll start with a default function and run it using the Python terminal to make sure everything works as expected. - Configuring runners:
We'll add a new runner to PyCharm and configure it to run our Icebreaker file. - Installing a code formatter:
We'll install the code formatter Black, which will help us maintain consistent formatting in our Python code. This is a best practice in software development and will help ensure that our code is clean, readable, and maintainable.