Evolutionary optimization (EO) is a type of genetic algorithm that can help minimize the error between computed output values and training data target output values. Use this demo program to learn to the method.
- By James McCaffrey
- 02/18/2014
With Bing Code Search, Visual Studio developers get context-aware search capabilities from within IntelliSense.
Understanding data encoding and normalization is an absolutely essential skill when working with neural networks. James McCaffrey walks you through what you need to know to get started.
- By James McCaffrey
- 01/15/2014
Just because your language can do it, it doesn't mean that you should.
Coverity 7.0 also focuses sharply on Web application security.
- By John K. Waters
- 01/08/2014
Although mathematically elegant, back-propagation isn't perfect. Instead consider using particle swarm optimization (PSO) to train your neural network; here's how.
- By James McCaffrey
- 12/18/2013
Learn how to cluster your numeric data using the k-means algorithm in this step-by-step guide.
- By James McCaffrey
- 12/10/2013
Learn how to process CSV files using the Template Method Pattern in a sample C# application.
Last time, Eric Vogel provided an overview of the Oculus Rift VR headset. In Part 2, he starts building a game with it.
Particle swarm optimization isn't usually seen as the first-choice technique for training a neural network but, as James McCaffrey demonstrates, it's a useful alternative.
- By James McCaffrey
- 11/25/2013
An updated Windows 8.1 API created opportunities for new tools.
At its official Visual Studio 2013 launch today, Redmond moved its flagship integrated development environment further into Windows Azure.
Learn how to implement the Bridge Pattern in .NET by building a Windows Store radio application.
Eric Vogel covers the Oculus Rift VR headset and how to put it too good use in your .NET apps in Part 1 of this series.
James McCaffrey walks you through whys and hows of using k-fold cross-validation to gauge the quality of your neural network values.
- By James McCaffrey
- 10/24/2013
Use custom-built .NET 4.0 classes to connect an application to a SQL Server 2012 database.
- By Frank Solomon
- 10/18/2013
The Adapter Pattern allows incompatible interfaces to communicate. Learn how it works by building an application that calculates prime numbers.
Learn why more and more C# developers are turning to CoffeeScript to build their JavaScript-based Web applications.
- By Patrick Steele
- 10/08/2013
Create a Windows Store app that consumes a Web API service.
Telerik's Icenium compiles HTML/JavaScript/CSS programs into their iOS and Android counterparts.