Introduction to Neural Networks with Java, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Heaton, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604390085 ISBN 13: 9781604390087

Publisher: Heaton Research, Incorporated, 2008

Synopsis

Introduction to Neural Networks with Java, Second Edition, introduces the Java programmer to the world of Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence. Neural network architectures, such as the feedforward, Hopfield, and self-organizing map architectures are discussed. Training techniques, such as backpropagation, genetic algorithms and simulated annealing are also introduced. Practical examples are given for each neural network. Examples include the traveling salesman problem, handwriting recognition, financial prediction, game strategy, mathematical functions, and Internet bots. All Java source code is available online for easy downloading.

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About the Author

Jeff Heaton is an author, college instructor, and consultant. Jeff lives in Chesterfield (St. Louis), Missouri. The author of seven books and over two dozen journal and magazine articles, Jeff specializes in Internet, socket-level/spidering and Artificial Intelligence programming. Jeff has worked with companies such as MasterCard, Anheuser-Busch and Boeing. A Sun Certified Java Programmer and a Senior Member of the IEEE. Jeff holds a Masters Degree in Information Management from Washington University in St. Louis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Heaton Research, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1604390085
• ISBN 13: 9781604390087
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 440