StarChat2 15B
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Parameter Count | 16B |
| Model Type | GPT-like Language Model |
| License | BigCode Open RAIL-M v1 |
| Base Model | StarCoder2 15B |
| Technical Paper | Link |
What is starchat2-15b-v0.1?
StarChat2 15B is a sophisticated language model designed specifically as a coding assistant. Built upon the StarCoder2 architecture, it represents a significant advancement in AI-powered programming assistance, combining both chat and coding capabilities. The model has been fine-tuned using SFT and DPO techniques on carefully curated synthetic datasets, making it particularly effective for programming tasks while maintaining strong conversational abilities.
Implementation Details
The model utilizes a BF16 tensor type and achieves impressive benchmark scores, including 7.66 on MT Bench, 35.12 on IFEval, and 71.34 on HumanEval. It's implemented using the Transformers library and can be easily deployed using the pipeline() function with support for multiple GPUs.
- Trained on 600+ programming languages
- Implements advanced fine-tuning techniques (SFT and DPO)
- Optimized for both chat and code generation tasks
- Supports distributed training across multiple GPUs
Core Capabilities
- Advanced code completion and generation
- Natural language understanding and generation
- Multi-turn conversations about programming
- Support for diverse programming languages
- Balanced performance between chat and coding tasks
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this model unique?
StarChat2 15B stands out for its balanced capabilities in both programming and conversational tasks, achieving strong performance on multiple benchmarks while maintaining practical usability. Its fine-tuning approach using both SFT and DPO sets it apart from traditional code-only models.
Q: What are the recommended use cases?
The model excels in programming assistance tasks, including code generation, debugging, and technical discussions. It's particularly well-suited for developers needing an AI assistant that can both understand technical concepts and communicate effectively.
