LLM Math Basics 2: Softmax and Probability Interpretation
A walkthrough of how softmax converts raw scores into probability-like values, with formulas, explanations, and examples.
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LLM Math Basics 1: Vectors and the Dot Product
A walkthrough of vectors and the dot product — with notation, explanations, and examples — covering what you need to know before reading LLM papers.
LLM Paper Evolution Map (MOC)
A Map of Content page for reading core LLM papers in order, starting from the Transformer.
Transformer Basics: Intuition Behind Q, K, and V
Explains the role of Q, K, and V through the attention formula, a plain-language walkthrough, and a concrete example.
Transformer Basics: Residual, LayerNorm, FFN
Why Residual, LayerNorm, and FFN are necessary in a Transformer block — explained with equations, commentary, and examples.