SVD

Jan 21, 2026 ML Math Derivations 30 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 30 min read

Essence of Linear Algebra (9): 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 …