Optimization and training dynamics · MLD-1340
Xavier initialization
Weight scaling designed to balance activation or gradient variance using input and output fan sizes.
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Original example
Initialize a tanh-like network.
Original caveat
Appropriate scaling depends on activation and architecture.
Context and aliases
Level: Intermediate. Stages: Training · Theory.
Tags: ML · DL · SLM · LLM.
Aliases: Glorot initialization.
Related concepts
Concepts linking here
Original references
- Deep Learning: online textbook ↗ · Consulted
- PyTorch optimization algorithms ↗ · Reference link
- PyTorch documentation ↗ · Reference link
- Original reference URL ↗