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Welcome to AI Middleware Users Group: Learning AI Together

Learning in the Open​

Welcome to the AI Middleware Users Group (Austin LangChain AIMUG), a community dedicated to exploring and understanding AI through the lens of LangChain and other AI middleware technologies! We believe in "Learning in the Open" - sharing our discoveries, challenges, and successes as we navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI together.

What is AI Middleware?​

AI middleware technologies like LangChain, LangGraph, and emerging frameworks serve as bridges that connect various AI technologies, making them accessible and practical. Think of them as Swiss Army knives for AI development, bringing together:

  • Large Language Models (like GPT-4, Claude, and local models)
  • Vector Databases
  • Document Processing
  • Memory Systems
  • Agent Architectures
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • And much more!
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Through these middleware integrations, we can explore the entire AI ecosystem while building practical applications. While we started with LangChain, our community now explores the full spectrum of AI middleware technologies.

Our Learning Journey​

Since October 2023, we've been documenting our collective learning journey through monthly meetings, hands-on labs, and community showcases. Each month brings new discoveries:

  • Starting Simple: We began with basic chatbots and document search
  • Growing Together: We progressed to advanced RAG systems and AI agents
  • Breaking New Ground: Now we're exploring cutting-edge topics like LangGraph and edge computing

Browse Our Journey​

We encourage you to explore our monthly meeting folders chronologically. Each folder contains:

  • Detailed lab notebooks
  • Presentation recordings
  • Code examples
  • Community showcases

Start from our October 2023 sessions and follow our progression through:

  • RAG implementations
  • Docker containerization
  • LangGraph development
  • GPU integration
  • AI Data Science
  • And beyond!

Learn Along With Us​

Whether you're new to AI or an experienced developer, our community offers multiple ways to learn:

  1. Monthly Meetings: Join our hands-on workshops and presentations
  2. Lab Sessions: Work through our documented notebooks at your own pace
  3. Community Showcases: See real-world applications built by members
  4. Open Discussions: Share your questions and insights

Getting Started​

  1. Browse the Labs: Start with our Labs Timeline to see our learning progression
  2. Join the Community:
  3. Attend Events: Check our Events Page for upcoming meetings

Why Learn in the Open?​

We believe that AI development should be:

  • Collaborative: Learning from each other's experiences
  • Transparent: Sharing both successes and challenges
  • Accessible: Making AI development approachable for everyone
  • Practical: Building real-world applications together

Join Our Journey​

Every month brings new technologies, techniques, and opportunities to learn. By documenting our journey, we create a resource for others while building a supportive community of AI enthusiasts.

Whether you're here to:

  • Learn AI development
  • Explore LangChain's capabilities
  • Connect with fellow enthusiasts
  • Share your knowledge

You're welcome to learn alongside us!

Resources​

Remember: Every expert was once a beginner. Join us in "Learning in the Open" as we explore the exciting world of AI together!