Sutskever 30 - Complete Implementation Suite

This repository offers a comprehensive set of toy implementations inspired by the 30 foundational papers recommended by Ilya Sutskever, a notable figure in deep learning. Emphasizing educational clarity, the implementations utilize only NumPy to allow for deep understanding of core concepts without the distractions often present in deep learning frameworks.

Overview

The suite is complete, featuring 30/30 papers fully implemented, each designed for immediate execution with synthetic or bootstrapped data. The repository is structured as follows:

• NumPy-based implementations: No external deep learning libraries, ensuring clarity and simplicity.
• Infinite learning opportunities: Extensive visualizations and explanations accompany each implementation, enhancing the educational experience.
• Interactive notebooks: The code runs in Jupyter notebooks, facilitating interactive learning.

Noteworthy Features

• Each implementation emphasizes educational concepts, providing a straightforward approach to understand relevant theories.
• Progress Tracking: Users can track the complete implementation status of all recommended papers, confirming that everything is 100% complete.

List of Papers and Key Concepts

The project is categorized into three main segments:

1. Foundational Concepts: Exploring essential topics such as RNN basics and LSTM networks.
2. Architectures & Mechanisms: Understanding advanced models including CNNs, transformers, and attention mechanisms.
3. Advanced Topics: Delving into relational reasoning, neural Turing machines, and generative models.

Example Implementations

• Character-level RNN: Implemented in 02_char_rnn_karpathy.ipynb, this implementation teaches the basics of RNN architectures.
• Attention Mechanism: The foundational paper e attention is executed in 13_attention_is_all_you_need.ipynb, focusing on the transformative attention model essential for modern neural networks.

Additional papers cover diverse topics such as reinforcement learning, information theory, and sequence-to-sequence models, providing ample room for exploration within deep learning in a structured manner.

Learning Tracks

• Beginner Track: Suggested pathways for newcomers involving foundational papers that cover RNNs, LSTMs, and CNNs.
• Intermediate and Advanced Tracks: Recommended papers for deeper learning and advanced concepts leading to practical implementations.

Additional Resources

The repository includes links to original papers, additional reading materials, and course recommendations for further education.

Contribution Opportunities

Collaborators are welcomed to enhance the repository by adding new visualizations, implementing missing papers, or improving explanations. Aspiring contributors have an opportunity to engage with deep learning topics actively.

This project stands as a valuable educational resource for anyone interested in mastering the critical concepts in deep learning as outlined by Sutskever.