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Krisztián Maurer
Krisztián Maurer

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Understanding Neural Networks: A Simple Interactive Visualization ⚙️

As I dove deeper into neural networks and machine learning, I often found myself wondering, "How does this magic work?" To truly understand, I realized it was crucial to grasp the core principles and fundamental building blocks of neural networks.

While there are many visualizations of neural networks available online, I felt that most of them skip over the most essential part: the neuron. A single neuron is the foundation of all the complexity, yet its workings are often glossed over in favor of larger, more complex network diagrams.

To bridge this gap, I created a simple interactive visualization that focuses solely on a single neuron. With this tool, you can explore:

  • How inputs are processed.
  • How weights influence the neuron.
  • How the neuron transforms data using activation functions.

By interacting with sliders and observing real-time updates, I hope this visualization helps you better understand the magic happening inside a single neuron.

Check out the visualization here: Neural Network Neuron Interactive Visualization

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Neural Network Neuron by Maurer Krisztián

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