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Attention in Transformers: Concepts and Code in PyTorch

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  • Beginner

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the attention mechanism in transformers, a key component in large language models like ChatGPT. Learn to code attention mechanisms in PyTorch and enhance your AI application development skills.

  • Attention mechanism
  • Transformers
  • PyTorch
  • Self-attention
  • Masked self-attention

Overview

Dive deep into the attention mechanism that revolutionized AI with transformers. This course, taught by Josh Starmer, covers the evolution of attention, the role of Query, Key, and Value matrices, and the differences between self-attention and masked self-attention. Gain hands-on experience coding these concepts in PyTorch, and understand how they contribute to building scalable AI applications.

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    English
    course language
  • Self-paced
    course format
  • Live classes
    delivered online

Who is this course for?

Python Enthusiasts

Individuals with basic Python knowledge interested in learning about the attention mechanism in LLMs like ChatGPT.

AI Developers

Developers looking to enhance their understanding of transformers and attention mechanisms in AI applications.

Data Scientists

Data scientists aiming to improve their skills in building scalable AI models using PyTorch.

Unlock the power of transformers by mastering the attention mechanism, a crucial component in AI models like ChatGPT. This course is perfect for beginners and professionals looking to enhance their AI development skills using PyTorch.

Pre-Requisites

1 / 3

  • Basic knowledge of Python

  • Understanding of machine learning concepts

  • Familiarity with neural networks

What will you learn?

Introduction
An overview of the course and its objectives.
The Main Ideas Behind Transformers and Attention
Exploration of the core concepts of transformers and the attention mechanism.
The Matrix Math for Calculating Self-Attention
Detailed explanation of the mathematical foundations for self-attention.
Coding Self-Attention in PyTorch
Hands-on coding session to implement self-attention using PyTorch.
Self-Attention vs Masked Self-Attention
Comparison between self-attention and masked self-attention mechanisms.
The Matrix Math for Calculating Masked Self-Attention
Mathematical insights into masked self-attention calculations.
Coding Masked Self-Attention in PyTorch
Practical coding exercise to implement masked self-attention in PyTorch.
Encoder-Decoder Attention
Understanding the role of attention in encoder-decoder architectures.
Multi-Head Attention
Exploration of multi-head attention and its benefits in transformers.
Coding Encoder-Decoder Attention and Multi-Head Attention in PyTorch
Coding session to implement encoder-decoder and multi-head attention using PyTorch.
Conclusion
Summary of the course and key takeaways.
Quiz
Assessment to test understanding of the course material.
Appendix – Tips and Help
Additional resources and tips for further learning.

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