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Chainer

by bCloud LLC

Version 7.8.1 + Free with Support on Ubuntu 24.04

Chainer is an open-source deep learning framework developed by Preferred Networks (PFN). It provides a flexible, intuitive, and dynamic approach to building and training neural networks using Python. Chainer introduced the concept of "Define-by-Run," allowing developers to define network architectures dynamically at runtime, which makes debugging and experimentation much easier compared to static computation graph frameworks.

Features of Chainer:
  • Define-by-Run: Dynamic computation graph that enables flexible model design and easy debugging.
  • Multi-GPU Support: Supports distributed training across multiple GPUs for faster computation.
  • Rich Neural Network API: Provides pre-built layers, optimizers, and loss functions for rapid model development.
  • CuPy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with CuPy (NumPy-compatible GPU array library) for high-performance GPU acceleration.
  • Supports Research & Production: Suitable for academic research, prototyping, and production deployment.
  • Automatic Differentiation: Provides strong support for backpropagation and gradient computation.
  • Compatibility: Compatible with Python and major deep learning tools like NumPy and SciPy.
  • Community Support: Backed by an active open-source community with extensive documentation and examples.

To Check the Version of Chainer:
$ sudo su
$ sudo apt update
$ cd /opt
$ source /opt/chainer-env/bin/activate
$ pip show chainer | grep Version

Disclaimer: Chainer is an open-source deep learning framework developed and maintained by Preferred Networks (PFN). It is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users utilize this software at their own risk. The developers and contributors are not responsible for any damages, losses, or consequences resulting from the use of this software. Users are encouraged to review and comply with licensing terms and applicable regulations when using Chainer.