MACHINE-LEARNING

Basic Feedforward Neural Network

A feedforward neural network moves input features through one or more hidden layers to produce an output prediction. Each hidden layer learns a new representation of the data, using the weights and activation functions learned during training. This diagram gives a readable first view of that flow: features enter on the left, transformations occur in the hidden layers, and a prediction leaves on the right. It is suitable for a lesson, an architecture overview, or a model card introduction. It is not a detailed neuron-level drawing, so it does not show individual weights, bias terms, or activations. Add those only when the audience needs to inspect the mathematical model.

UPDATED 2026-09-25
EXAMPLEBasic Feedforward Neural Network
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

Introducing a feedforward network

Key decisions

  • Inputs: Name the features entering the model.
  • Hidden layers: Show the learned transformation stages.
  • Output: Identify the specific prediction returned.

When to reuse this

Use this simple form when teaching the basic direction of information flow in a feedforward neural network.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a hidden layer?01
It is a layer between the inputs and outputs that learns intermediate patterns from the training data.
Why is it called feedforward?02
Information moves from input to output without a feedback connection to an earlier layer.
What is an output prediction?03
It is the model result, such as a class, probability, or numeric estimate.
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