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LangChain is a revolutionary technology^[3] that was launched in October 2022 by Harrison Chase at Robust Intelligence. This platform stands out in the tech world due to its versatility, being applicable to various tasks such as chatbot^[4] development, document summarization, and synthetic data generation. LangChain has been integrated with major cloud storage providers like Amazon, Google^[5], and Microsoft Azure^[1] and supports a multitude of document types and data sources. The platform also offers a suite of tools to assist users in their projects. It’s not just a platform; it’s a vibrant community with active discussions on social media^[2], YouTube^[6] tutorials, and regular meetings in cities like San Francisco and London. LangChain is a testament to the power of collaboration, with a GitHub^[7] repository boasting contributions from hundreds of developers and significant funding from venture firms.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ Microsoft Azure ( Microsoft Azure ) Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud platform developed by Microsoft. Offering over 600 services, Azure caters to various aspects such as computing, storage, mobile, identity, and more. Its broad range of services includes virtual machines for both Windows and Linux, app services, Kubernetes service, and Ampere Cloud-native processor-powered computer services. Azure also provides identity services for data security, mobile services for analytics and app development, and diverse storage services. It integrates and develops with services like Azure and CONNX, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, and Azure AI. Furthermore, Azure's IoT and space services offer IoT asset management and satellite data processing. Regular updates, announcements, and security measures are part of Azure's commitment to user experience and safety. Tracing its evolution from Windows Azure to the present day, Azure has marked significant milestones and continues to expand its functionalities.

2. ↑ social media. Social media is a broad term encompassing a variety of digital tools and platforms that facilitate the sharing of information and the creation of virtual communities. Emerging from early systems like PLATO and ARPANET, it has evolved into modern platforms like Facebook and Twitter. These platforms offer unique features that differentiate them from traditional media, including the ability for users to generate content and engage in dialogic communication. They cater to over 100 million users globally and offer different forms of services, such as messaging apps and collaborative content creation platforms. The use of social media has far-reaching impacts on individuals, society, and businesses, influencing everything from marketing practices to political processes. However, it's also associated with ethical concerns, such as the spread of misinformation and potential addiction.

Glossary

LangChain (Wikipedia)

LangChain is a framework designed to simplify the creation of applications using large language models (LLMs). As a language model integration framework, LangChain's use-cases largely overlap with those of language models in general, including document analysis and summarization, chatbots, and code analysis.

LangChain

Developer(s)	Harrison Chase
Initial release	October 2022

Stable release	0.1.13 / 20 March 2024; 21 days ago (20 March 2024)

Repository	github.com/langchain-ai/langchain
Written in	Python and JavaScript
Type	Software framework for large language model application development
License	MIT License
Website	LangChain.com

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