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Deep Learning for Beginners

Name: Deep Learning for Beginners
Author: Dr. Pablo Rivas
ISBN: 9781838640859

by Dr. Pablo Rivas

September 2020

Intermediate to advanced

432 pages

10h 41m

English

Packt Publishing

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Deep Learning for Beginners
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Foreword
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Section 1: Getting Up to Speed
Introduction to Machine Learning
Diving into the ML ecosystemTraining ML algorithms from dataIntroducing deep learningThe model of a neuronThe perceptron learning algorithmShallow networksThe input-to-hidden layerThe hidden-to-hidden layerThe hidden-to-output layerDeep networksWhy is deep learning important today?Summary Questions and answersReferences
Setup and Introduction to Deep Learning Frameworks
Introduction to ColaboratoryIntroduction and setup of TensorFlowSetupTensorFlow with GPU supportPrinciples behind TensorFlowIntroduction and setup of KerasSetupPrinciples behind KerasIntroduction to PyTorchIntroduction to DopamineOther deep learning librariesCaffeTheanoHonorable mentionsSummary Questions and answersReferences
Preparing Data
Binary data and binary classificationBinary targets on the Cleveland Heart Disease datasetBinarizing the MNIST datasetBinarizing the imagesBinarizing the targetsCategorical data and multiple classesConverting string labels to numbersConverting categories to one-hot encodingReal-valued data and univariate regressionScaling to a specific range of valuesStandardizing to zero mean and unit varianceAltering the distribution of dataData augmentationRescalingAdding noiseRotatingOther augmentation techniquesData dimensionality reductionSupervised algorithmsLinear discriminant analysisUnsupervised techniquesKernel PCALarge datasetsSparse PCADictionary LearningRegarding the number of dimensionsEthical implications of manipulating dataSummary Questions and answersReferences

Learning from Data
Learning for a purposeClassificationBinary classificationMulti-class classificationRegressionMeasuring success and errorBinary classificationMultiple classesRegressionIdentifying overfitting and generalizationIf we have test dataNo test data? No problem – cross-validateThe art behind learningEthical implications of training deep learning algorithmsReporting using the appropriate performance measuresBeing careful with outliers and verifying themWeight classes with undersampled groupsSummary Questions and answersReferences
Training a Single Neuron
The perceptron modelThe visual conceptTensor operationsThe perceptron learning algorithmPLA in PythonA perceptron over non-linearly separable dataConvergence on linearly separable dataConvergence on non-linearly separable dataSummary Questions and answersReferences
Training Multiple Layers of Neurons
The MLP modelMinimizing the errorStep 1 – InitializationStep 2 – The forward passStep 3 – Calculating lossStep 4 – The backward passFinding the best hyperparametersSummary Questions and answersReferences
Section 2: Unsupervised Deep Learning
Autoencoders
Introduction to unsupervised learningEncoding and decoding layersEncoding layersDecoding layersLoss functionLearning and testingApplications in dimensionality reduction and visualizationMNIST data preparationAutoencoders for MNIST Training and visualizationEthical implications of unsupervised learningSummary Questions and answersReferences
Deep Autoencoders
Introducing deep belief networksMaking deep autoencodersBatch normalizationDropoutExploring latent spaces with deep autoencodersCIFAR-10MNIST Summary Questions and answersReferences
Variational Autoencoders
Introducing deep generative modelsExamining the VAE modelThe heart disease dataset revisitedThe re-parametrization trick and sampling Learning the posterior's parameters in the encoderModeling the decoderMinimizing the lossTraining a VAEGenerating data from the VAEComparing a deep and shallow VAE on MNISTShallow VAEDeep VAEEncoderDecoderDenoising VAEsThinking about the ethical implications of generative modelsSummary Questions and answersReferences
Restricted Boltzmann Machines
Introduction to RBMsBMsRBMsBernoulli RBMsLearning data representations with RBMsComparing RBMs and AEsSummaryQuestions and answersReferences
Section 3: Supervised Deep Learning
Deep and Wide Neural Networks
Wide neural networksDeep learning revisitedWide layersSummariesNamesThe CIFAR-10 datasetNew training toolsSaving or loading modelsReducing the learning rate on the flyStopping the learning process earlyResultsDense deep neural networksBuilding and training the modelResultsSparse deep neural networksBuilding a sparse network and training itResultsHyperparameter optimizationLibraries and parametersImplementation and resultsSummary Questions and answersReferences
Convolutional Neural Networks
Introduction to convolutional neural networksConvolution in n-dimensions1-dimension2-dimensionsn-dimensionsConvolutional layersConv2DThe layer+activation comboPooling strategiesConvolutional neural network for CIFAR-10ImplementationLoading dataCompiling the modelTraining the CNNResultsVisualization of filtersSummaryQuestions and answersReferences
Recurrent Neural Networks
Introduction to recurrent neural networksSimple RNNsEmbedding layersWord embedding and RNNs on IMDb Long short-term memory modelsSequence-to-vector modelsUnsupervised modelResultsVector-to-sequence modelsBi-directional LSTMImplementation and resultsSequence-to-sequence modelsEthical implicationsSummaryQuestions and answersReferences
Generative Adversarial Networks
Introducing adversarial learningLearning using an adversaryGANsTraining a GANAn MLP modelA convolutional modelComparing GANs and VAEsThinking about the ethical implications of GANsSummaryQuestions and answersReferences
Final Remarks on the Future of Deep Learning
Looking for advanced topics in deep learningDeep reinforcement learningSelf-supervised learningSystem 2 algorithmsLearning with more resources from PacktReinforcement learningSelf-supervised learningSummaryReferences
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Overview

Starting with an introduction to machine learning concepts, 'Deep Learning for Beginners' guides you through the essentials of deep learning, from setting up Python frameworks to building and training advanced neural network architectures. By the end, you'll have developed practical skills and a firm understanding of deep learning principles.

What this Book will help me do

Build and implement convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image recognition tasks, fostering a strong foundation in computer vision applications.
Master recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and long short-term memory (LSTM) techniques for sequence data analysis and natural language processing.
Gain insights into the mathematics and structure behind deep learning architectures, enabling advanced modeling techniques.
Develop generative adversarial networks (GANs) and variational autoencoders (VAEs) to create and manipulate complex data representations.
Understand and address ethical considerations in AI while implementing deep learning models, promoting responsible and informed practices.

Author(s)

Pablo Rivas brings extensive expertise in the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence. As a professor and a practitioner in machine learning, he effectively combines academic rigor with practical insights. Together with their co-author, they aim to present deep learning concepts in an accessible and engaging manner for learners of all levels.

Who is it for?

This book is tailored for individuals aspiring to become proficient in deep learning, such as beginner data scientists or engineers. It suits those with foundational knowledge of Python programming and basic mathematical concepts. Whether you're transitioning into AI roles or brushing up on neural networks, this book provides the structured guidance you need to progress effectively.

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