Readiness

This is the final self-assessment step of the preliminary material. Use it to reflect on your readiness and to find gaps before starting the 100-chapter curriculum. Back to Preliminary. Why this step matters The curriculum assumes comfort with probability, linear algebra, calculus, Python, NumPy, PyTorch, and basic RL ideas. If you are weak in one area, you can still start, but you’ll progress more smoothly if you strengthen those areas first. This page helps you identify where to spend a bit more time. ...

Use this quiz after working through Python, NumPy, and PyTorch (and optionally Gym). If you can answer at least 6 correctly, you are ready for Phase 3 and Volume 1. 1. Python Q: What is the output of [x**2 for x in range(4)]? Answer Step 1: range(4) gives 0, 1, 2, 3. Step 2: x**2 for each gives 0, 1, 4, 9. Answer: [0, 1, 4, 9]. List comprehensions are used throughout the curriculum for building lists from trajectories (e.g. rewards, returns). ...