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Gradient Descent: Building Optimization Algorithms from Scratch

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Overview

Delve into the intricacies of optimization techniques with this immersive course that focuses on the implementation of various algorithms from scratch. Bypass high-level libraries to explore Stochastic Gradient Descent, Mini-Batch Gradient Descent, and advanced optimization methods such as Momentum, RMSProp, and Adam.

Syllabus

Unit 1: Stochastic Gradient Descent: Theory and Implementation in Python

Observing Stochastic Gradient Descent in Action
Tuning the Learning Rate in SGD
Stochastic Sidesteps: Updating Model Parameters
Updating the Linear Regression Model Params with SGD

Unit 2: Optimizing Machine Learning with Mini-Batch Gradient Descent

Mini-Batch Gradient Descent in Action
Calculating Gradients and Errors in MBGD
Calculating Gradients for Mini-Batch Gradient Descent
Adjust the Batch Size in Mini-Batch Gradient Descent

Unit 3: Accelerating Convergence: Implementing Momentum in Gradient Descent Algorithms

Visualizing Momentum in Gradient Descent
Adjusting Momentum in Gradient Descent
Adding Momentum to Gradient Descent
Optimizing the Roll: Momentum in Gradient Descent

Unit 4: Understanding and Implementing RMSProp in Python

RMSProp Assisted Space Navigation
Scaling the Optimizer: Adjusting RMSProp with Gamma
Adjust the Decay Rate in RMSProp Algorithm
Implement RMSProp Update
Implement RMSProp's Squared Gradient Update

Unit 5: Advanced Optimization: Understanding and Implementing ADAM

Optimizing Robot Movements with ADAM Algorithm
Adjusting the Learning Rate in ADAM Optimization
Optimize the Orbit: Tuning the ADAM Optimizer's Epsilon Parameter
ADAM Optimizer: Implement the Coordinate Update

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