How do we choose the best neural network architecture?

The right architecture makes all the difference.
Yoshua Bengio

How It Works:

Match architecture to data: CNNs for spatial grids, RNNs/LSTMs for sequences, and Transformers for long-range dependencies-then prototype and benchmark.

Key Benefits:

  • Optimized performance: Leverage each type?s strengths.
  • Resource efficiency: Smaller nets run faster.
  • Future extensibility: Swap modules as needs evolve.

Real-World Use Cases:

  • Time-series: Use LSTMs for forecasting stock prices.
  • Text classification: Fine-tune transformer encoders for sentiment.

FAQs

How test architectures?
Can ensembles help?