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Module 4: Transformer Architecture

Deep dive into Attention Is All You Need. Study positional encoding, multi-head attention, and decoder layers.

Syllabus Modules

Attention OriginsComing Soon

Compare sequence modeling constraints in sequential vs parallel inputs.

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Encoder-DecoderComing Soon

Study joint cross-attention mapping systems in classical transformers.

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Scaled Dot-Product MathComing Soon

Derive Q, K, and V matrix dot product scaling constraints.

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Multi-Head AttentionComing Soon

Study parallel attention splitting dimensions routing.

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Positional EncodingComing Soon

Verify sine and cosine coordinate matrices positional additions.

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Feed ForwardComing Soon

Learn MLP sublayers and activation bounds inside blocks.

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Layer NormalizationComing Soon

Compare pre-LN and post-LN gradients training stability configurations.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Compute scaled dot-product attention manually
  • Implement sine/cosine positional embedding matrices
  • Understand layer norm vs batch norm scaling constraints

Interview Defense

  • Explain why self-attention runs in O(N^2) space complexity
  • Describe the role of residual connections in deep transformers