Deep Learning
by Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio, Aaron Courville
Deep Learning is widely considered the definitive academic textbook on deep learning, written by three leading experts in the field. It provides a comprehensive theoretical foundation for understanding the mathematics, algorithms, and practical applications of deep learning methods.
The book begins with fundamental concepts in mathematics and machine learning before progressively introducing more advanced neural network architectures and training techniques. It covers convolutional networks, recurrent networks, optimization methods, regularization approaches, and more.
What sets this book apart is its rigorous approach to the material. Rather than focusing solely on practical implementations, the authors take care to establish the mathematical underpinnings of deep learning techniques. This theoretical grounding helps readers develop a deeper understanding that extends beyond specific frameworks or libraries.
Key Points
- Provides comprehensive mathematical foundations of deep learning
- Explains how different neural network architectures work
- Covers optimization methods and regularization techniques
- Discusses practical considerations for implementation
- Explores cutting-edge research directions and open questions
Details
Type
Textbook
Year Published
2016
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
800