← All Books
AI: From First Principles
By Addy · Updated February 25, 2026
A comprehensive guide for developers who want to actually understand AI. Covers everything from what AI really is, through data foundations, math essentials, classical ML, neural networks, transformers, modern AI systems, and production deployment.
This educational book follows TheQuery's editorial standards. Report a factual correction at [email protected].
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 0 - What AI Actually Is (And Isn't)
- Chapter 1 - Python & Data: The Unsexy Foundation
- Chapter 2 - Math You Can't Escape (But Can Tame)
- Chapter 3 - Classical Machine Learning: Thinking in Features
- Chapter 4 - Neural Networks: When Simplicity Failed
- Chapter 5 - Transformers & LLMs: Attention Changed Everything
- Chapter 6 - Modern AI Systems: RAG, Agents, and Glue Code
- Chapter 7 - Building AI That Survives Reality
- Appendix - Common Traps (Master List)
- Final Thoughts