meter_Hw4

This repository contains the code and resources for Assignment #4, focusing on developing an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) package with inheritance.

Getting Started

Initial Setup

1. Fork the Repository

# First, fork the repository on GitHub by clicking the 'Fork' button at:
https://github.com/gabi107/meter_Hw4

# Then clone your forked version
git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/meter_Hw4.git
cd meter_Hw4

Repository Structure and Usage

The repository is organized for developing an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) package with inheritance. Here's how to use it:

1. Explore the Data

• The dataset is available in the repository
• Use the provided Jupyter notebooks to familiarize yourself with the data structure

2. Development Process

• Create new branches for feature development

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

• Test your code in Jupyter notebooks first
• Once tested, integrate your code into the package structure

3. Running Tests

• Use the provided test notebooks to try different hyperparameter combinations
• Document your findings using markdown cells
• Test at least 4 combinations of:
  • hidden_layer_sizes
  • learning_rate_init
  • max_iter

4. Making Changes

# After making changes
git add .
git commit -m "Description of your changes"
git push origin feature/your-feature-name

Tips for Success

Version Control

• Make frequent, small commits
• Use clear commit messages
• Create separate branches for different features

Documentation

• Comment your code
• Use markdown in notebooks to explain your findings
• Document any assumptions or decisions made

Testing

• Test your code thoroughly in notebooks before integration
• Verify that inheritance is working correctly
• Ensure all visualization functions work as expected

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

1. Package Import Errors

   • Check your Python path
   • Verify all dependencies are installed
   • Make sure you're in the correct virtual environment

2. Visualization Issues

   • Restart the Jupyter kernel
   • Check that matplotlib is properly configured