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Jan 21, 2026 ML Math Derivations 15 min read

ML Math Derivations (2): Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory

The language of machine learning is linear algebra. This article derives vector spaces, eigendecomposition, SVD, and matrix calculus from first principles -- every tool you need for ML optimization.

Feb 26, 2025 Linear Algebra 15 min read

Singular Value Decomposition -- The Crown Jewel of Linear Algebra

SVD decomposes any matrix -- not just square or symmetric ones. From image compression to Netflix recommendations, from face recognition to gene analysis, SVD is the most powerful and most universal decomposition in …