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What is weight initialization and why does it matter?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Weight initialization sets starting values for model parameters.
Deep explanation
Proper initialization prevents vanishing/exploding gradients and improves convergence using methods like Xavier or He initialization.
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