Getting Started with Neural Networks (ANN)?

Question

I've been involved with a lot of C-Programming and RT-Linux, now I want to do some Artificial Neural Networking.

BUT: How do I get started?

I'm also very interested in Evolutionary Algorithms(Learning Algorithms) and Artificial Intelligence. Where can I start learning all of this?

Answer 1

Below is an all inclusive solution to get started with neural nets in python:

• Framework
• Written-to-be-read sources
• Live examples from data prep to training
• Documentation website literally tailored on the code and providing code/math/diagram/text side by side.

epynn.net

Answer 2

If you're just trying to get familiar with AI, then I would recommend that you take the Stanford's free online courses:

• https://www.ai-class.com/
• http://www.ml-class.org/course/auth/welcome

Get a good understanding of the ML/AI concepts and play with the algorithms.

Additional links:

• Neural Network Example: http://www.ai-junkie.com/ann/evolved/nnt1.html
• GP: http://www.genetic-programming.org/

There are many more resources online, but I think the above will give you a decent start. Also, there are a LOT of similar questions on SO that provide many useful links so I would recommend that you search for these topics on stackoverflow.com:

• Neural Networks on SO: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/neural-network?sort=votes
• Genetic Algorithms on SO: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/genetic-algorithm
• Genetic Programming on SO: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/genetic-programming
• Evolutionary Algos on SO: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/evolutionary-algorithm