Building the Future of Instruction-Based Code Generation: An Exploration of Code Alpaca's LLaMA Models with Ludwig's Fine-Tuning QLORA Technique

In the vast realm of machine learning, fine-tuning stands out as one of the most crucial techniques for adapting pre-trained models to new tasks. Ludwig, a deep learning toolkit, offers a diverse palette of fine-tuning strategies that cater to different needs. In this blog, we'll delve into these techniques, especially focusing on the Quantization-Based Fine-Tuning (QLoRA) method, as we explore the Code Alpaca project's efforts in instruction-based code generation using LLaMA models.

Ludwig's Triad of Fine-Tuning Techniques

Before diving into the specifics of our journey with Code Alpaca, let's set the stage by understanding the three primary fine-tuning approaches provided by Ludwig:

  1. Full Fine-Tuning:

    • Trains the entire pre-trained model on new data from scratch.
    • Updates all model layers and parameters during the process.
    • Can lead to high accuracy but requires significant computational resources.
    • Risk of catastrophic forgetting.
    • Best suited for vastly different target tasks.
  2. Parameter Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT):

    • Updates only a subset of the model's parameters.
    • May freeze certain layers or introduce new trainable layers.
    • Offers faster fine-tuning with fewer resources.
    • Methods include LoRA, AdaLoRA, and LLaMA Adapter.
    • Ideal for tasks similar to the original pre-training task.
  3. Quantization-Based Fine-Tuning (QLoRA):

    • Reduces the precision of model parameters.
    • Leads to significant memory usage reduction and faster inference.
    • Especially useful for deployment on resource-constrained devices.

Preparing the Data with Code Alpaca

Now that we've covered the fine-tuning landscape, it's time to introduce the Code Alpaca project and set the stage for our experiments.

To get started, we'll first import the necessary libraries and load the dataset:

```python import logging import os import torch import yaml from ludwig.api import LudwigModel import warnings import numpy as np; np.random.seed(123) import pandas as pd

df = pd.read_json("https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sahil280114/codealpaca/master/data/code_alpaca_20k.json") ```

Code Alpaca's LLaMA Models: The Zero-Shot Approach

With an aim to advance instruction-based code generation, Code Alpaca harnesses Ludwig's capabilities, starting with a zero-shot approach.

This method utilizes pre-trained models without any additional fine-tuning, leveraging their existing knowledge to generate code based on the given instructions.

The zero-shot model configuration looks like this:

```python

zero_shot_config = yaml.safe_load( """ model_type: llm base_model: openlm-research/open_llama_3b_v2

input_features: - name: instruction type: text

output_features: - name: output type: text

prompt: template: >- Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that may provide further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

  ### Instruction: {instruction}

  ### Input: {input}

  ### Response:

generation: temperature: 0.1 # Temperature is used to control the randomness of predictions. max_new_tokens: 512

preprocessing: split: type: fixed

quantization: bits: 4 """ ) ```

The zero_shot_config specifies the model type, base model, and other parameters like input features, prompt templates, generation settings, and quantization details. After setting this configuration, we proceed with training:

python zero_shot_model = LudwigModel(config=zero_shot_config, logging_level=logging.INFO) results = zero_shot_model.train(dataset=df, skip_save_model=False)

Fine-Tuning the LLaMA Model with QLoRA

With a zero-shot model in place, the next step is to fine-tune it. For this, we employ the QLoRA technique combined with Ludwig's fine-tuning capabilities:

```python qlora_fine_tuning_config = yaml.safe_load( """ model_type: llm base_model: openlm-research/open_llama_3b_v2

input_features: - name: instruction type: text

output_features: - name: output type: text

prompt: template: >- Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

  ### Instruction: {instruction}

  ### Input: {input}

  ### Response:

generation: temperature: 0.1 max_new_tokens: 512

adapter: type: lora

quantization: bits: 4

trainer: type: finetune epochs: 20 batch_size: 1 eval_batch_size: 2 gradient_accumulation_steps: 16 learning_rate: 0.00001 optimizer: type: adam params: eps: 1.e-8 betas: - 0.9 - 0.999 weight_decay: 0 learning_rate_scheduler: warmup_fraction: 0.03 reduce_on_plateau: 0 """ )

model = LudwigModel(config=qlora_fine_tuning_config, logging_level=logging.INFO) results = model.train(dataset=df) model.save("fine_tuned_model") ```

The qlora_fine_tuning_config mirrors the zero-shot configuration but introduces additional parameters for the adapter type (LoRA), quantization settings, and various training parameters.

Zero Shot Model and Fine-Tuned Model Evaluation

In our journey to understand the effectiveness of Zero Shot and Fine-Tuned models, it's essential to evaluate them on a diverse set of examples. Here, we'll dissect the results from a set of coding-related instructions.

We started by defining a set of coding instructions:

python test_examples = pd.DataFrame([ { "instruction": "Create an array of length 15 containing numbers divisible by 3 up to 45.", "input": "", }, { "instruction": "Create a nested loop to print every combination of numbers between 0-9", "input": "" }, { "instruction": "Generate a function that computes the sum of the numbers in a given list", "input": "", }, { "instruction": "Create a class to store student names, ages and grades.", "input": "", }, { "instruction": "Print out the values in the following dictionary.", "input": "my_dict = {\n 'name': 'John Doe',\n 'age': 32,\n 'city': 'New York'\n}", }, ])

Next, we evaluated the two models on these test examples:

```python print('Zero Shot Model', '-' * 50) predictions = zero_shot_model.predict(test_examples)[0] for i, input_with_prediction in enumerate(zip(test_examples['instruction'], test_examples['input'], predictions['output_response'])): print('Zero Shot Example', i ) print(f"Instruction: {input_with_prediction[0]}") print(f"Input: {input_with_prediction[1]}") print(f"Generated Output: {input_with_prediction[2][0]}") print("\n\n")

print('Fine Tuned Model', '-' * 50) predictions = model.predict(test_examples)[0] for i, input_with_prediction in enumerate(zip(test_examples['instruction'], test_examples['input'], predictions['output_response'])): print('Fine Tuend Example', i ) print(f"Instruction: {input_with_prediction[0]}") print(f"Input: {input_with_prediction[1]}") print(f"Generated Output: {input_with_prediction[2][0]}") print("\n\n") ```

A Comparative Result: Zero-Shot vs Fine-Tuned Code Generation

Building upon our understanding of Ludwig's fine-tuning techniques and our journey with Code Alpaca's LLaMA models, it's essential to evaluate the practical implications of our efforts. Zero-shot learning, while powerful, may sometimes falter in producing precise or optimal results. On the other hand, a fine-tuned model, honed for a specific task, often outperforms its zero-shot counterpart. Let's delve into some examples to see this difference in action.

1. Generating Arrays

Instruction: Create an array of length 15 containing numbers divisible by 3 up to 45.

Zero-Shot Output: ```c

include

int main() { int arr[15] = {0}; int i; for(i=0;i<15;i++) { arr[i] = i; } for(i=0;i<15;i++) { printf("%d\n",arr[i]); } return 0; } ```

Fine-Tuned Output: javascript var numbers = [3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42];

In this case, the zero-shot model produces C code that doesn't correctly create an array of numbers divisible by 3. The fine-tuned model, however, nails the instruction with a concise Javascript snippet.

2. Nested Loops for Combinations

Instruction: Create a nested loop to print every combination of numbers between 0-9

Zero-Shot Output: java for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) { for (int j = 0; j < 10; j++) { System.out.print(i + " " + j + " "); } System.out.println(); }

Fine-Tuned Output: pythoh for i in range(10): for j in range(10): print(i, j)

Both the models get the essence of the instruction right, but the fine-tuned model generates a more concise Python code, emphasizing its proficiency.

3. Summing Up Numbers in a List

Instruction: Generate a function that computes the sum of the numbers in a given list.

Zero-Shot Output: python def sum(numbers): sum = 0 for number in numbers: sum += number return sum

Fine-Tuned Output: python def sum(numbers): sum = 0 for number in numbers: sum += number return sum

Interestingly, both the zero-shot and fine-tuned models produce nearly identical outputs for this instruction.

4. Create a Class for Students

Instruction: Create a class to store student names, ages and grades.

Zero-Shot Model Output: The output for this example seems to be truncated or not provided.

Fine-Tuned Model Output: javascript class student { string name; int age; float grade; };

In this example, the fine-tuned model provides a concise representation of a student class with attributes for name, age, and grade. The structure is clear, and it's evident that the fine-tuned model grasps the essence of object-oriented programming, offering a blueprint of a class.

5. Print Values from a Dictionary

Instruction: Print out the values in the following dictionary.

Input: python my_dict = { 'name': 'john doe', 'age': 32, 'city': 'new york' }

Zero-Shot Model Output: python print(my_dict['name']) print(my_dict['name']) ... Fine-Tuned Model Output: python for key, value in my_dict.items(): print(key, value)

The fine-tuned model provides a more sophisticated solution. It uses a for loop to iterate over the dictionary items and prints all the key-value pairs. This approach ensures that all items in any dictionary of this structure will be printed, making it a more generalized and correct solution.

Observations:

From the provided examples, it's evident that the fine-tuned model outperforms the zero-shot model. The fine-tuned model's solutions are not only accurate but also more comprehensive and tailored to the tasks. This underscores the importance of fine-tuning when adapting general language models to specific domains or tasks.

In Conclusion

Harnessing Ludwig's fine-tuning techniques, especially the QLoRA method, we've made significant strides with the Code Alpaca project, pushing the boundaries of instruction-based code generation. With a combination of zero-shot modeling and fine-tuning, the LLaMA models present a promising future in the realm of automated code generation. The journey is just beginning, and the possibilities are endless.

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Created 2023-09-01T23:02:01-07:00, updated 2023-11-04T20:02:03-07:00 · History · Edit