Reinforcement Learning - An Introduction

by Richard S. Sutton, Andrew G. Barto

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Book Summary

Reinforcement learning (RL) stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence, offering a unified framework for decision making and learning from interaction. Authored by Richard S. Sutton and Andrew G. Barto, this influential book provides a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts, algorithms, and theoretical foundations of RL, making it an essential resource for both newcomers and experienced practitioners in machine learning. Through rigorous explanations and illustrative examples, it demystifies how agents can autonomously learn optimal behaviors through trial and error, shaping the field’s trajectory from its early days to modern applications.

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