Chapter 8: Deep Learning with TensorFlow/Keras
🛠️ This chapter teaches you how to build, train, and deploy Deep Learning models using TensorFlow and Keras — two of the most popular deep learning frameworks.
🔹 1. What Is TensorFlow and Keras?
Tool | Description |
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TensorFlow | Open-source ML framework by Google, used for building & deploying deep learning models |
Keras | High-level API running on top of TensorFlow — simple, fast, and user-friendly |
👉 TensorFlow = Engine
👉 Keras = Interface (Easy to use)
🔹 2. Steps to Build a Deep Learning Model
🔸 Example: Binary Classifier with Keras
🔹 3. CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks) — for Image Data
CNNs are best for image classification, object detection, and computer vision.
CNN Layers:
Layer | Function |
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Conv2D | Extract features (edges, textures) |
MaxPooling2D | Downsamples the image |
Flatten | Converts to 1D vector |
Dense | Fully connected layer |
📌 Use Case: Handwritten digit recognition (MNIST)
🔹 4. RNNs (Recurrent Neural Networks) — for Sequential Data
RNNs remember previous inputs and are used in text, speech, and time-series.
Common RNN Types:
Type | Use |
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Simple RNN | Basic sequence modeling |
LSTM | Long-Term memory — handles long dependencies |
GRU | Faster version of LSTM |
📌 Use Case: Sentiment analysis, text classification
🔹 5. Hands-On Projects
Project | Tools & Use |
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Image Classification | CNN + MNIST dataset |
Sentiment Analysis | LSTM + IMDB reviews |
Object Detection | TensorFlow Object Detection API |
Chatbot | RNN + NLP preprocessing |
🔹 6. Model Saving & Deployment
For deployment:
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Use Flask or FastAPI
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Export model as
.h5
or.tflite
for mobile
🧠Summary of Chapter 8
Concept | Details |
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TensorFlow | Core DL framework by Google |
Keras | Easy API for building models |
CNN | Works best with image data |
RNN/LSTM | Works best with sequence data |
Projects | Classification, sentiment, object detection |
Tools | Google Colab, Jupyter, TensorBoard |
✅ Mini Assignments
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Build a CNN to classify handwritten digits (MNIST).
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Train an LSTM model to classify movie reviews.
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Save and reload a trained Keras model.