# Develop an AI application

Developing an AI application for Qualcomm Linux involves compiling and optimizing
models and AI frameworks to run efficiently on Qualcomm hardware.

This process involves the following steps:

1. Selecting an AI model and framework.
2. Compiling and optimizing the model to run on Qualcomm hardware.
3. Building an application that integrates the optimized model.

For more information about compiling AI models and developing AI/ML reference applications,
see the [AI/ML Developer Workflow](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-15B/).

Last Published: Jun 19, 2026

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