Part 2: Instruction Fine-Tuning: Evaluation and Advanced Techniques for Efficient Training

This article excerpt introduces the second part of a series on instruction fine-tuning (IFT) for Large Language Models (LLMs). It builds upon the first part, which covered the basics of IFT, including how training LLMs on prompt-response pairs enhances their ability to follow instructions and architectural adaptations for efficiency. The focus of this second part shifts to the challenges of evaluating and benchmarking these fine-tuned models. This suggests a deeper dive into the practical aspects of IFT, moving beyond the foundational concepts to address the complexities of assessing and comparing model performance.

• •The article is part of a series on instruction fine-tuning (IFT) for LLMs.
• •The second part focuses on evaluating and benchmarking IFT models.
• •It builds upon the first part which covered the fundamentals of IFT.