What it does
This repository hosts free e-book versions of two Chinese textbooks on neural networks and deep learning by Qiu Xipeng, plus tables of contents and a place to report errors.
The general edition uses stories and everyday comparisons, with fewer formulas, and goes up to large language models, AI agents and AI safety. The second edition is a full course text covering the theory, math and algorithms, with math appendices.
Both books are written in Chinese. A companion repository offers hands-on exercises using PyTorch.
Who it's for
Chinese-reading students and self-learners, from curious beginners to university-level learners.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. The books are free PDFs you can download and read. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Choose the general edition for an intuitive start, or the second edition for full theory.
- Download the free PDF from the project's website.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
- More on staying safe