Binary file format visualization representing GGUF and Safetensors tensor data

Build a Pure-Python GGUF and Safetensors Weight Loader

A hands-on guide to building a pure-Python gguf and safetensors weight loader from scratch. Parse binary headers, memory-map tensor data, and convert to numpy arrays for inference — with real runnable code and a roadmap to production-grade.

September 15, 2026 · 15 min · 3186 words · martinuke0
A circuit board with glowing data streams

From-Scratch GGUF Weight Loader with Blockwise Dequantization, mmap Streaming, and Safetensors Export

A practical guide to implementing a GGUF loader with blockwise dequantization and safetensors export, demonstrating low-level systems expertise.

September 12, 2026 · 9 min · 1768 words · martinuke0

Hands-On Build Guide: Pure‑Python GGUF Weight Loader with Lazy Memory‑Mapped Tensor Initialization

A step‑by‑step guide to creating a pure‑Python GGUF weight loader that lazily memory‑maps tensors, perfect for demonstrating low‑level Python systems skills on a CV.

September 10, 2026 · 2 min · 232 words · martinuke0
A Python script reading a GGUF binary file, with hex dump and tensor metadata visualization.

Building a GGUF Weight Loader from Scratch in Pure Python

A hands-on guide to building a zero-dependency GGUF weight loader from scratch in Python, covering the binary container format, tensor extraction, and a roadmap to production-grade features.

September 10, 2026 · 12 min · 2499 words · martinuke0
Diagram of a GGUF file layout streaming into memory-mapped safetensors buffers.

Building a GGUF Parser from Scratch: A Portfolio Project That Signals Real Systems Skill

Walk through designing and implementing a GGUF parser that streams tensor shards into memory-mapped safetensors-compatible buffers — a CV-grade systems project with concrete code, tests, and a roadmap to senior-level upgrades.

September 7, 2026 · 14 min · 2820 words · martinuke0
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