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Encoder-Decoder

Two-part transformer architecture: encoder processes input into latent representations, decoder generates output autoregressively. Used in T5, BART. GPT is decoder-only.

Where this is taught

• T5, BART — Encoder-Decoder Models — Phase 1: Transformer Architecture
• The Transformer Block & Full Architecture — Phase 4: Transformers & LLM Foundations
• UNet vs DiT Architectures — Phase 1: Diffusion Model Fundamentals

Related terms

Transformer

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