Neural Networks: Zero to Hero

Karpathy builds backprop, then GPT, from scratch

Learn AI & machine learningVideo course + codeMITRuns locallyJupyterIntermediate

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What is Neural Networks: Zero to Hero?

Andrej Karpathy's legendary lecture series: you build automatic differentiation, then a language model, then GPT — writing every line yourself, with nothing hidden.

Why people choose Neural Networks: Zero to Hero

Widely considered the best deep learning teaching ever made
You implement backpropagation yourself — it finally clicks
Ends with a working GPT you wrote line by line

Neural Networks: Zero to Hero at a glance

Category	Learn AI & machine learning
Type	Video course + code
License	MIT
Runs locally	Yes
Built with	Jupyter
Skill level	Intermediate
Best for	the single best way to truly understand deep learning

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FAQ

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Neural Networks: Zero to Hero is free and open-source (MIT license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run Neural Networks: Zero to Hero locally?

Yes. Neural Networks: Zero to Hero is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.

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