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April 22, 2026 · 1 min read

What is a large language model (LLM) and how is it different from traditional software?

An LLM is a neural network trained on vast amounts of text to predict and generate language. Unlike traditional software with explicit rules LLMs learn statistical patterns from data and…

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What is a large language model (LLM) and how is it different from traditional software?

COVER // WHAT IS A LARGE LANGUAGE MODEL (LLM) AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL SOFTWARE?

An LLM is a neural network trained on vast amounts of text to predict and generate language. Unlike traditional software with explicit rules LLMs learn statistical patterns from data and generate probabilistic outputs rather than deterministic ones.

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