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I were 17, I'd learn how to build LLMs from scratch

L4 · DeveloperOpinion & AnalysisHacker News· 8/23/2026

Offers strategic career advice for developers considering AI/ML specialization and startup timing.

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Paul Graham advises young people to learn LLM development from scratch rather than rushing into startups.

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