What is hyperparameter?

A hyperparameter is like the settings on a toy that help it work better or faster.

Imagine you're building a robot that can run a race. You might change its speed setting, how many steps it takes at once, or even how much energy it uses. These are all choices you make before the robot starts running, they’re not things the robot decides on its own. Those choices are like hyperparameters.

Think of a robot learning to run faster over time. The number of steps it takes each time is like a hyperparameter. If you set it too high, it might trip over itself; if it's too low, it moves slowly. By changing this setting, you help the robot learn how to run better.

Hyperparameters are like the instructions you give before a game starts, they guide how the learning happens. Just like choosing the right number of steps helps your robot win the race, picking the right hyperparameter values helps machines learn more quickly and accurately.