microsoft/generative-ai-for-beginners

Project overview

A 21-lesson course teaching how to build generative AI applications using Python and TypeScript. It covers core concepts and provides code examples, requiring learners to have basic programming knowledge and to choose an LLM provider to run the examples.

Project type

RAG

Use cases

Learning & Education

Deployment

Refer to project documentation

License

MIT

Best for

• Developers, educators, and general users who have basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript and want to learn how to build generative AI applications.

Key capabilities

• A 21-lesson course covering Generative AI concepts and code examples.
• Build lessons providing code examples in both Python and TypeScript when possible.
• Course translated into 50+ languages supported via GitHub Action.

Limitations and risks

• Requires basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript to complete the lessons and run the code examples.

Getting started

• Setting up the environment has a medium level of difficulty. It requires basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript and setting up a development environment. The first success path is to clone the repository, complete the Course Setup lesson to configure the environment, and choose an LLM provider.

Evidence and sources

• GitHub project description: 21 Lessons, Get Started Building with Generative AI
• README: Learn the fundamentals of building Generative AI applications with our 21-lesson comprehensive course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates.
• README: This repository includes 50+ language translations which significantly increases the download size.
• README: To clone without translations, use sparse checkout:
• README: Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript is helpful

Reviewed at: 2026-07-16T11:56:53Z