Introduction to Optimizers Algorithmia Blog

If you remember anything from Calculus (not a trivial feat), it might have something to do with optimization. Finding the best numerical solution to a given problem is an important part of many branches in mathematics, and Machine Learning is no exception. Optimizers, combined with their cousin the Loss Function, are the key pieces that enable Machine Learning to work for your data. This post will walk you through the optimization process in Machine Learning, how loss functions fit into the equation (no pun intended), and some popular approaches. We'll also include some resources for further reading and experimentation.