Training

PEFT

PEFT stands for parameter-efficient fine-tuning.

Quick definition

PEFT stands for parameter-efficient fine-tuning.

  • Category: Training
  • Focus: model adaptation
  • Used in: Adapting a base model to your domain or style.

What it means

It reduces compute by training only a small subset of parameters. In training workflows, peft often shapes model adaptation.

How it works

Training adapts models through fine-tuning or preference optimization. It uses curated datasets and evaluation loops.

Why it matters

Training methods tailor models to your domain and use case.

Common use cases

  • Adapting a base model to your domain or style.
  • Improving instruction following for specific tasks.
  • Reducing errors with better training data.

Example

Use LoRA or adapters instead of full fine-tuning.

Pitfalls and tips

Low-quality data can degrade performance. Keep datasets clean, representative, and well-labeled.

In BoltAI

In BoltAI, this is referenced when discussing model customization.