"Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI) was launched in February 2023, and frankly, there isn't much PR around its predecessor models. Its most recent models were released in 2025, and you may wonder if it's good enough to replace the premium tools you've been paying for. While ChatGPT and Claude require subscriptions and API costs, Llama models are open-source. You can download them, run them locally, and modify them however you want (which we'll do in this article)."
"This brings us to some good and bad news. The bad news: as of the time of writing, you can not use Llama models for agentic coding. The good news: for your next side projects, you can trust Llama models to help build them. In this article, we'll explore Llama's actual capabilities by testing it on real CRUD frontend projects, comparing it with competing models, and walking through the setup process step-by-step."
Llama is Meta's family of open-source large language models launched in February 2023, with more recent models released in 2025. Models are free to download, run locally, and modify without API fees, usage limits, or internet connection requirements. The open-source approach trades convenience for control, requiring setup and local resources rather than instant browser access. As of the time of writing, Llama cannot perform agentic coding but can assist reliably in building CRUD frontend side projects. Comparative evaluations and step-by-step setup guidance help determine whether Llama fits into development workflows.
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