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PyTorch

As explained in Build a Reasoning Model (From Scratch)

A deep learning library used here to represent tensors and define optimizers that minimize losses.

PyTorch supplies the deep learning foundation for building and training neural networks in a pretrained-LLM text-generation workflow. Its package name is torch, and installation may need to match the platform and hardware, especially for GPU acceleration. section 2.2

Choose an environment setup that fits the project:

  • Install the required dependencies from a requirements file with pip. section 2.2
  • Install torch directly alongside tokenizers and the reasoning-from-scratch package. section 2.2
  • Use uv when faster dependency resolution, isolated environments, or a bundled Python executable is useful. section 2.2
pip install torch>=2.10.0 tokenizers>=0.22.2 reasoning-from-scratch 

Use the direct installation command to add PyTorch and the supporting packages for the workflow. section 2.2

How Build a Reasoning Model (From Scratch) covers it

How deep it goes
Defines PyTorch and explains installation choices, but stops short of neural-network or tensor implementation details.
Examples
Uses requirements files, direct torch installation commands, and uv-based environment workflows.
What it assumes
Assumes Python 3.10 or newer may already exist, while supporting setup from zero through uv's bundled Python executable.
What you can do after
Operate/configure PyTorch by selecting a compatible build and installing it with pip or uv.
How it connects
Connects PyTorch with neural networks, tokenizers, Python environments, pip, uv, and GPU acceleration.

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