MNIST Classification on Google Colab

In this mini-course, you will learn how to use Google Colab while using the well known MNIST example

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MNIST Character Recognition

We discuss in this module how to create a simple IPython Notebook to solve an image classification problem. MNIST contains a set of pictures.

Prerequisite

  • Knowledge of Python
  • Google account

Effort

  • 1 hour

Topics covered

  • Using Google Colab
  • Running an AI application on Google Colab

1. Introduction to Google Colab

This module will introduce you to how to use Google Colab to run deep learning models.
A Gentle Introduction to Google Colab (Web)

2. (Optional) Basic Python in Google Colab

In this module, we will take a look at some fundamental Python Concepts needed for day-to-day coding.
A Gentle Introduction to Python on Google Colab (Web)

3. MNIST On Google colab

In this module, we discuss how to create a simple IPython Notebook to solve an image classification problem. MNIST contains a set of pictures
MNIST Classification on Google Colab (Web)

Assignments

  1. Get an account on Google if you do not have one.
  2. Do the optional Basic Python Colab lab module
  3. Do the MNIST Colab module.

References

Last modified June 16, 2021 : move module to docs/module (3d0d7d1e)