How Do Artificial Neural Networks Work

Introduction

The human brain is extremely complex and is composed of billions of neurons that store and distribute information. The main idea behind the artificial neural network (ANN) is to mimic the behavior of the human brain and be able to “think” and make decisions. Artificial neural networks, like human brains, include neurons that are coupled to each other in various levels of the networks, known as nodes. The great thing about a neural network is that it does not require explicit programming to learn: it learns on its own, exactly like a brain! Only, it isn’t a brain. This tutorial will go through the nitty-gritty details of how artificial neural networks actually work.