Granite Code 20B Base - Details

Granite Code 20B Base is a large language model developed by Ibm Granite with 20b parameters, released under the Apache License 2.0. It is part of the Granite Code family, designed for generative tasks in code generation.

Granite Code 20B Base is a decoder-only code model designed for code generative tasks such as code generation, code explanation, and code fixing. It was trained in two phases using 3 trillion tokens from 116 programming languages and 500 billion tokens from code and natural language domains. Developed by IBM Research, this model focuses on enhancing code-related capabilities through extensive multilingual and multimodal training data.

Granite Code 20B Base features 20b parameters, placing it in the large model category and enabling it to handle complex code tasks with high accuracy, though it requires substantial computational resources. Its 8k context length allows for processing extended code sequences, making it suitable for tasks involving lengthy code analysis or generation, but this also increases memory and processing demands. The model’s design balances capability and efficiency, catering to advanced code-related applications while requiring optimized infrastructure.

• Parameter Size: 20b (Large model, powerful for complex tasks but resource-intensive)
• Context Length: 8k (Long context, ideal for extended code processing but requires more resources)

Granite Code 20B Base is a large language model designed for code-related tasks, with possible applications in generating code, explaining code, fixing code, creating unit tests, producing documentation, addressing technical debt, detecting vulnerabilities, and translating code. These possible uses could support developers in improving code quality, accelerating workflows, or exploring new programming approaches, but further research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and suitability for specific scenarios. The model’s focus on code generation and analysis suggests it could be possible to leverage its capabilities for tasks requiring precision, adaptability, or multilingual code handling, though real-world performance may vary.

• code generation
• code explanation
• code fixing
• generating unit tests
• generating documentation
• addressing technical debt issues
• vulnerability detection
• code translation

Granite Code 20B Base is a large-scale language model with possible applications in areas such as code generation, code explanation, and code translation, where its training on diverse programming languages and tasks suggests possible utility. It could also be possible to use it for generating documentation or unit tests, as its design emphasizes code-related precision and adaptability. However, these possible uses require thorough evaluation to ensure alignment with specific project needs, as real-world effectiveness may vary. The model’s focus on code tasks makes it possible to explore its value in scenarios involving multilingual code handling or automated code refinement, but each application must be carefully tested before deployment.

• code generation
• code explanation
• code translation
• generating unit tests

Granite Code 20B Base’s medium q4 version is optimized for balanced performance and precision, requiring a GPU with at least 24GB VRAM and 32GB system memory to run efficiently. This configuration suits mid-scale models like the 20B parameter version, ensuring smoother execution without excessive resource demands. However, specific hardware compatibility should be verified based on the deployment environment.

fp16, q2, q3, q4, q5, q6, q8

Granite Code 20B Base is a large language model with 20b parameters and an 8k context length, designed for code-related tasks like generation, explanation, and fixing. It leverages extensive training data across 116 programming languages and code-natural language domains, making it suitable for advanced code analysis and development workflows.

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