Despite the general capabilities of pre-trained large language models (LLMs),
they still need further adaptation to better serve practical applications. In
this paper, we demonstrate the interchangeability of three popular and distinct
adaptation tools: parameter updating, reward modeling, and in-context
prompting. This interchangeability establishes a triangular framework with six
transformation directions, each of which facilitates a variety of applications.
Our work offers a holistic view that unifies numerous existing studies and
suggests potential research directions. We envision our work as a useful
roadmap for future research on LLMs.

我们展示了三种常用的适应工具的互换性，分别为参数更新、奖励建模和上下文提示，形成了一个三角形框架，建立了六个转换方向，每个转换方向都有助于实现各种应用。我们的工作为现有研究提供了一个整体观点，并提出了潜在的研究方向。我们希望我们的工作成为未来 LLM 研究的有用路线图。