Standard Gradient Descent is rarely enough for modern neural networks. In this guide, we trace the evolution of optimization algorithms—from the 'look-ahead' mechanism of Nesterov Accelerated Gradient to the adaptive learning rates of Adagrad and RMSProp. Finally, we demystify Adam to understand why it combines the best of both worlds.

Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are inspired by how our visual cortex understands shapes, edges, and patterns. This blog explains CNNs with simple intuition, real experiments like the Hubel & Wiesel cat study, the evolution from the Neocognitron to modern deep learning models, and practical applications in computer vision.

In the rugged landscape of Deep Learning loss functions, standard Gradient Descent often struggles with local minima, saddle points, and the infamous "zig-zag" path. This article breaks down the geometry of loss landscapes—from 2D curves to 3D contours—and explains how Momentum Optimization acts as a confident driver. Learn how using a simple velocity term and the "moving average" of past gradients can significantly accelerate model convergence and smooth out noisy training p

Batch Normalization is a powerful technique that stabilizes and accelerates the training of deep neural networks by normalizing layer activations. This article explains the intuition behind Batch Normalization, internal covariate shift, the step-by-step algorithm, and why BN improves convergence, gradient flow, and overall training stability.

The Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) is the foundation of modern neural networks — the model that gave rise to deep learning itself. In this complete guide, we break down the architecture, intuition, and mathematics behind MLPs. You’ll learn how multiple perceptrons, when stacked in layers with activation functions, can model complex non-linear relationships and make intelligent predictions.