Turn challenges into opportunities by learning advanced techniques for text generation, summarization, and question answering using LangChain and Google Cloud tools

Key Features

• Solve real-world business problems with hands-on examples of GenAI applications on Google Cloud
• Learn repeatable design patterns for Gen AI on Google Cloud with a focus on architecture and AI ethics
• Build and implement GenAI agents and workflows, such as RAG and NL2SQL, using LangChain and Vertex AI
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

The rapid transformation and enterprise adoption of GenAI has created an urgent demand for developers to quickly build and deploy AI applications that deliver real value. Written by three distinguished Google AI engineers and LangChain contributors who have shaped Google Cloud’s integration with LangChain and implemented AI solutions for Fortune 500 companies, this book bridges the gap between concept and implementation, exploring LangChain and Google Cloud’s enterprise-ready tools for scalable AI solutions.

You’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of large language models (LLMs) and how LangChain simplifies the development of AI workflows by connecting LLMs with external data and services. This book guides you through using essential tools like the Gemini and PaLM 2 APIs, Vertex AI, and Vertex AI Search to create sophisticated, production-ready GenAI applications. You’ll also overcome the context limitations of LLMs by mastering advanced techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and external memory layers.

Through practical patterns and real-world examples, you’ll gain everything you need to harness Google Cloud’s AI ecosystem, reducing the time to market while ensuring enterprise scalability. You’ll have the expertise to build robust GenAI applications that can be tailored to solve real-world business challenges.

What you will learn

• Build enterprise-ready applications with LangChain and Google Cloud
• Navigate and select the right Google Cloud generative AI tools
• Apply modern design patterns for generative AI applications
• Plan and execute proof-of-concepts for enterprise AI solutions
• Gain hands-on experience with LangChain’s and Google Cloud’s AI products
• Implement advanced techniques for text generation and summarization
• Leverage Vertex AI Search and other tools for scalable AI solutions

Who this book is for

If you’re an application developer or ML engineer eager to dive into GenAI, this book is for you. Whether you’re new to LangChain or Google Cloud, you’ll learn how to use these tools to build scalable AI solutions. This book is ideal for developers familiar with Python and machine learning basics looking to apply their skills in GenAI. Professionals who want to explore Google Cloud’s powerful suite of enterprise-grade GenAI products and their implementation will also find this book useful.

Table of Contents

1. Using LangChain with Google Cloud
2. Foundational Models on Google Cloud
3. Grounding Responses on Google Cloud
4. Vector Search on Google Cloud
5. Advanced Techniques for Parsing and Ingesting Documents
6. Multimodality
7. Working with Long Context
8. Building Chatbots
9. Tools and Function Calling
10. Agents in Generative AI
11. Agentic Workflows
12. Evaluating GenAI Applications
13. GenAI System Design
14. Appendix 1 – Overview of Generative AI
15. Appendix 2 – Google Cloud Foundations