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24 alternatives to Deep Learning

The textbook for modern machine learning

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Deep Learning launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Neural Networks and Deep Learning▲95

   Core concepts behind neural networks and deep learning

   2015 · neuralnetworksanddeeplearning.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Deep Learning▲2

   A Sensible Guide Presenting the Concepts of Deep Learning

   2018 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   O’Reilly Fundamentals of Deep Learning▲143

   Designing next-generation Artificial intelligence algorithms

   2016 · oreilly.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   WhatTheFIsML▲110

   An illustrated guide to understanding Machine Learning

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Talking Machines - Solving intelligence and machine learning fundamentals▲56

   Guest: Nando de Freitas (Oxford, Google DeepMind)

   2015 · thetalkingmachines.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Sonnet▲134

   A new library for constructing neural networks from DeepMind

   2017 · deepmind.google · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Deep Learning▲5

   A book on neural nets for either industry or research

   2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Machine Learning▲4

   An Artificial Intelligence Approach

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The Definitive Guide to Machine Learning▲7

   A brief introduction to Machine Learning

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Machine Learning▲77

    A visual guide for beginners

    2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

11. 11AD
    About Deep Learning, Machine Learning and Neural Networks▲5

    2020 · medium.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Deep Learning▲8

    Taking machine learning to the next level

    2016 · udacity.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners▲12

    A Plain English Introduction to Machine Learning

    2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    TensorFlow 1.0▲80

    Open-source machine learning library by Google

    2018 · tensorflow.org · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Introduction to Machine Learning▲3

    Machine learning overview for beginners

    2016 · amazon.in · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Master Algorithm▲70

    Everything you always wanted to know about machine learning.

    2016 · homes.cs.washington.edu · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Distill▲200

    An interactive, visual journal for Machine Learning research

    2017 · distill.pub · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Analyse Asia - 71: Deep Learning & Baidu Research with Andrew Ng▲65

    Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning & Baidu research

    2015 · analysepodcast.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    TensorFlow▲17

    An Open Source Library for Machine Intelligence (by Google)

    2015 · tensorflow.org · its alternatives →

20. 20
    VectorHack▲7

    Machine learning news and insights

    2017 · vectorhack.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Deep Learning With Keras▲6

    Deep Learning With Keras And Convolutional Neural Networks

    2018 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Probably Approximately Correct▲53

    Nature's algorithms for learning and prospering in a complex

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Artificial Intelligence for Humans▲6

    Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms

    2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    Practical Deep Learning For Coders▲7

    Free, practical course on Deep Learning, without hard math

    2017 · course.fast.ai · its alternatives →

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