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Getting Started with LangChain
January 3, 2025•By Talha
# Getting Started with LangChain
LangChain is a powerful framework for developing applications powered by language models. In this guide, we'll explore how to build sophisticated AI applications using LangChain's core components.
## What is LangChain?
LangChain is a framework designed to simplify the creation of applications using large language models (LLMs). It provides a standard interface for chains, agents, and memory, making it easier to build complex AI applications.
## Core Components
### 1. Chains
Chains are the core of LangChain. They combine multiple components to create a sequence of operations.
### 2. Agents
Agents use LLMs to determine which actions to take and in what order.
### 3. Memory
Memory gives LLMs the ability to remember previous interactions.
### 4. Vector Stores
Vector stores allow you to store and search through unstructured data.
## Getting Started
Let's build a simple question-answering system using LangChain.
This guide covers the fundamentals of building AI applications with LangChain and provides practical examples for getting started.