Richard Johnson

Technical Foundations of Torch (eBook, ePUB)

Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Technical Foundations of Torch"
"Technical Foundations of Torch" is a comprehensive deep dive into the architectural and operational underpinnings of the Torch machine learning framework-one of the cornerstones of contemporary AI and deep learning development. The book begins by grounding readers in Torch's historical evolution, strategic position within the broader machine learning ecosystem, and core design philosophies that distinguish it from alternative frameworks like TensorFlow and JAX. Each chapter systematically unpacks the intricate layers of Torch's architecture including its modular organization, device and backend management, and its robust mechanisms for maintaining backwards compatibility amidst continuous innovation.
With meticulous attention to technical detail, the book explores a gamut of essential topics ranging from low-level tensor operations and computational graph optimization to sophisticated backend abstractions and distributed training infrastructures. Readers are guided through practical solutions for memory-efficient tensor computation, the mechanics of automatic differentiation, custom kernel extensions, and the seamless management of model parameters and serialization. Specialized chapters address advanced concerns such as high-performance data pipelines, deterministic and scalable data augmentation, distributed process group management, and performance profiling-empowering practitioners to build, optimize, and deploy models at any scale, from experimental research to production-grade systems.
Beyond the codebase, "Technical Foundations of Torch" offers invaluable insights into interoperability and extensibility, including interfacing with the PyData stack, integrating with Torch's domain-specific libraries (TorchVision, TorchAudio, TorchText), and adapting for edge computing. The final sections provide not only hands-on guidance for reliable deployment, inference, and observability in production but also an open invitation to contribute to Torch's vibrant open source community. This book stands as both an authoritative reference and a practical handbook for researchers, engineers, and innovators committed to mastering the full lifecycle of machine learning with Torch.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: HiTeX Press
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 6610000878314
• Artikelnr.: 74434114