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# Skill levels

Levels describe prerequisites, not quality. Start lower when in doubt; a resource may span more than one level.

## Beginner

You can use a chat interface; no programming background required.

[Browse beginner resources](/levels/beginner/index.md)

## Intermediate

You can read and adapt code, use APIs and check model outputs.

[Browse intermediate resources](/levels/intermediate/index.md)

## Advanced

You have built workflows and can evaluate research and system trade-offs.

[Browse advanced resources](/levels/advanced/index.md)

## Expert

You can implement research methods or work with training and large-scale infrastructure.

[Browse expert resources](/levels/expert/index.md)

Writing code requires at least Intermediate. Papers default to Advanced. Work requiring a GPU cluster or training stack is Expert. When a resource spans levels, use the lower entry level and record the upper level as level_max. Reading an introduction does not require completing its implementation exercises.