🧠 Neural Networks Tutorial
Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence! Neural networks are a cornerstone of modern machine learning, mimicking the human brain's ability to process information. Let's dive into the basics and explore how they work.

🧩 What are Neural Networks?

Neural networks (NNs) are computational models inspired by the structure and function of biological neurons. They consist of layers of interconnected nodes (neurons) that process data through weighted connections.

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  • Input Layer: Receives raw data (e.g., pixels in an image).
  • Hidden Layer(s): Processes data through nonlinear transformations.
  • Output Layer: Produces the final result (e.g., classification or prediction).

📈 How Do Neural Networks Learn?

Through backpropagation and gradient descent, neural networks adjust their weights to minimize errors.

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  1. Forward Propagation: Data flows through the network to generate an output.
  2. Loss Calculation: Compares the output to the actual target.
  3. Backward Propagation: Adjusts weights using the error gradient.

🤖 Applications of Neural Networks

Neural networks power many real-world technologies:

  • Image Recognition (e.g., facial detection in photos)
  • Natural Language Processing (e.g., chatbots)
  • Autonomous Vehicles (e.g., object detection)

For a deeper dive into practical examples, check out our Deep Learning in Action tutorial.

📚 Next Steps

Ready to experiment? Start with:

  1. Understanding Layers and Activations
  2. Building Your First Neural Network

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