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Mathematical Foundations

Linear algebra, calculus, probability, statistics and optimisation — the maths behind ML

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Multiply matrices and compute dot products
Probability & Statistics
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Calculate conditional probability and Bayes' theorem
Optimisation
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Implement gradient descent from scratch
Information Theory
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Calculate Shannon entropy and cross-entropy loss
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The Consecutive Integers Divisibility Trick
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The Consecutive Integers Divisibility Trick
The elegant idea behind seemingly difficult proofs. Continue reading on ThinkArt »
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Advice
I’m not trying to get into FAANG, I’m just someone who loves math and is using this as a tool to be a better business analyst. I won an award at work for creati
Euler’s equation
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Euler’s equation
Euler’s equation is one of the most important achievements in the history of mathematics, establishing a deep connection between seemingly… Continue reading on
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Should I do a pre-math block (pre-algebra to pre-calc) before starting OSSU CS?
Hello everyone, I'm planning to start the OSSU Computer Science curriculum soon to formalize my self-taught journey. Before diving into the official program, I'
Solving the Austrian Olympiad System (1997)
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Solving the Austrian Olympiad System (1997)
A Hidden Ratio Trick Continue reading on ThinkArt »
MIT Integration Bee 2025 Problem
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MIT Integration Bee 2025 Problem
A Golden Ratio Integral Continue reading on ThinkArt »
How To Solve The Pythagoras Pie Puzzle?
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How To Solve The Pythagoras Pie Puzzle?
This is A mathematically delicious mystery Continue reading on Math Games »
The 2002 Harvard-MIT Math Problem
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The 2002 Harvard-MIT Math Problem
Solving an integral using structure instead of formulas. Continue reading on ThinkArt »
Hidden Symmetry in a Tangent Integral
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Hidden Symmetry in a Tangent Integral
Flip the variable, unlock the structure Continue reading on ThinkArt »
I Spent 5 Years Making Math Animations. Here’s Everything I Wish I Knew on Day One.
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I Spent 5 Years Making Math Animations. Here’s Everything I Wish I Knew on Day One.
The first time I tried to make a math animation, I spent four hours staring at an error message I did not understand. Continue reading on Medium »
The Ellipse Has Two Personalities
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The Ellipse Has Two Personalities
Same shape. One formula a child can memorize. The other broke mathematicians for two thousand years. Continue reading on Medium »