seniorLinear Algebra
Why does normalization improve gradient-based learning?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Normalization improves geometry of optimization space.
Deep explanation
Normalization ensures consistent scale across features and layers, preventing gradient explosion/vanishing and improving conditioning of Jacobian matrices.
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