Book · 2026 · Computers
Build a Reasoning Model (From Scratch)
Why people recommend it
Build a Reasoning Model (From Scratch) by Sebastian Raschka is a technical guide that explores the creation and implementation of advanced artificial intelligence reasoning models. On the Lex Fridman Podcast, host Lex Fridman recommended the title during episode number 490, which focused on the state of AI in 2026. Fridman noted that Sebastian Raschka is the author of two essential books that he highly recommends for beginners and experts alike, specifically pairing this volume with the author's previous work on large language models. Reiterating his praise later in the conversation, Fridman explicitly mentioned the new book among a select couple of resources that he strongly endorses for individuals looking to understand and build reasoning capabilities from the ground up. This consistent endorsement highlights the book's value as an essential, cutting-edge educational tool for anyone navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and advanced software engineering development.
Who recommended it
- Lex Fridman Recommended
Lex Fridman — 2 mentions
“Sebastian is the author of two books I highly recommend for beginners and experts alike. First is Build a Large Language Model from Scratch and Build a Reasoning Model from Scratch.”
“A couple of them that I wanted to mention—which is a book I highly recommend—Build a Large Language Model from Scratch, and the new one, Build a Reasoning Model from Scratch.”