Exercise 3
Learn about the importance of gradient descent and backpropagation, under the umbrella of Data and Machine Learning, from Cloud Academy.
From the internals of a neural net to solving problems with neural networks to understanding how they work internally, this lesson expertly covers the essentials needed to succeed in machine learning.
Learning Objective
- Understand the importance of gradient descent and backpropagation
- Be able to build your own neural network by the end of the lesson
Prerequisites
- It is recommended to complete the Introduction to Data and Machine Learning lesson before starting.
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