If you’ve ever peeked inside a machine learning model—or even trained one—you’ve probably heard the phrase “gradient descent.” But what is it exactly? And why should engineers care? Today, let’s strip away the jargon and look at gradient descent in plain English. No equations, just clear thinking — and a link to the world of […]
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Why Every Engineer Should Understand the Basics of Machine Learning
Whether you’re building back-end systems, mobile apps, or front-end features, one thing is becoming clear: machine learning (ML) is no longer just for data scientists—it’s becoming part of a modern engineer’s toolbox. But why should every engineer care? 1. Models Are Just Supercharged If-Else Statements Imagine you’re writing code to categorise emails as “spam” or […]