Learning Objectives
After working with this framework, students will be able to:
Core Understanding
- Understand the fundamental architecture of deep learning frameworks
- Master the principles of automatic differentiation
- Comprehend how tensors and computational graphs work
- Learn the implementation details of basic neural network operations
Framework Components
- Implement and understand various loss functions
- Design and implement optimization algorithms
- Build neural network layers from scratch
- Grasp the relationship between different framework components
Advanced Concepts
- Understand GPU acceleration in deep learning (coming soon)
- Learn about model deployment through ONNX export
- Explore the balance between performance and usability
- Recognize design patterns in deep learning frameworks
Practical Skills
- Debug deep learning code effectively
- Implement custom operations and layers
- Write clean, maintainable deep learning code
- Transition smoothly to industrial frameworks like PyTorch
Development Practices
- Follow good software engineering practices in ML development
- Write clear documentation for ML code
- Understand testing strategies for ML systems
- Manage project complexity in deep learning applications