MNIST Example

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

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.

1. Overview

1.1. Prerequisite

  • Knowledge of Python
  • Google account

1.2. Effort

  • 3 hours

1.3. Topics covered

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

Another MNIST course exist. However, this course has more information.

5. Introduction to Google Colab

Introduction to Google Colab

A Gentle Introduction to Google Colab (Web) A Gentle Introduction to Google Colab (Web)

6. 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) A Gentle Introduction to Python on Google Colab (Web)

7. MNIST On Google colab

Next, we discuss how to create a simple IPython Notebook to solve an image classification problem. MNIST contains a set of pictures.

A PDF containing both lectures is available at Colab-and-MNIST.pdf

There are 5 videos

8. Assignments

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

9. References


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