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backpropagation

A neural network with forward pass (green) and backward pass (red) pulses. Shows gradient flow direction.

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practical uses

  • 01.Teaching neural network training
  • 02.Visualizing gradient computation
  • 03.Explaining the chain rule in action
  • 04.Demonstrating error propagation

technical notes

4-layer network. Phase alternates forward/backward. Forward pulses green, backward pulses red. Eased animation along connections.