Refine documentation for FAQ, troubleshooting, and basic concepts

LouisTier · LouisTier · commit 5ff4f8dee2c5 · 2025-06-23T09:52:53.000+02:00
- Enhanced the `faq.rst` by improving formatting and clarity, ensuring questions are more accessible and informative for users.
- Updated `troubleshooting.rst` to streamline problem descriptions and solutions, making it easier for users to find relevant information.
- Revised `basic_concepts.rst` to improve readability and organization, ensuring key concepts are clearly defined and easy to understand.
- Removed outdated sections and improved overall structure across the documentation, enhancing user experience and comprehension of TorchSOM functionalities.
diff --git a/docs/source/faq.rst b/docs/source/faq.rst
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 What is TorchSOM?
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 TorchSOM is a modern PyTorch-based implementation of Self-Organizing Maps (SOMs), designed for efficient training and comprehensive visualization of high-dimensional data clustering and analysis.
 
 How does TorchSOM differ from other SOM implementations?
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 TorchSOM offers several advantages:
 
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 Which Python versions are supported?
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 We recommend using Python 3.9+.
 
 Do I need a GPU to use TorchSOM?
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 No, TorchSOM works on both CPU and GPU. 
 However, GPU acceleration significantly improves training speed for large datasets and maps.
 We recommend using a GPU for training.
 
 Data Preprocessing
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 Should I always normalize my data?
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 Yes, normalization is crucial because:
 
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 - StandardScaler or MinMaxScaler from scikit-learn  both work well
 
 What about categorical features?
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 SOMs operate exclusively on numerical data. Therefore, it is essential to convert any categorical features into a numerical format before using them with TorchSOM. Common strategies include:
 
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 My training is very slow. How can I speed it up?
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 Try these optimizations:
 
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 5. **Reduce epochs**: Monitor convergence and stop early
 
 How much memory does TorchSOM use?
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 Memory usage depends on:
 
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 - Reducing precision (float32 vs float64)
 
 Visualization Issues
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 Why are some neurons white in my visualizations?
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 White neurons typically indicate:
 
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 This is normal for sparse data or oversized maps.
 
 How do I interpret the distance map (D-Matrix)?
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 In the D-Matrix:
 
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 - **Patterns**: Reveal cluster structure and boundaries
 
 Can I customize the visualization colors?
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 Yes! Use the VisualizationConfig:
 
 .. code-block:: python
 
    from torchsom.visualization.config import VisualizationConfig
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    config = VisualizationConfig(
        cmap="plasma",        # Use a different colormap
        figsize=(15, 10),     # Set larger figure size
        dpi=300               # Set higher resolution
    )
 
 Advanced Topics
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 Can I use TorchSOM for time series data?
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 TorchSOM is designed to work with tabular data, meaning any data type—such as time series, images, or text—can be used as long as it is represented in a tabular (2D array) format. 
 This typically means that each sample should be a fixed-length feature vector.
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 As long as your data can be converted into a matrix of shape `[n_samples, n_features]`, it can be used with TorchSOM.
 
 How do I implement custom distance functions?
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 Create a function following the signature:
 
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        return distances
 
 Can I save and load trained SOMs?
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 Yes, use PyTorch's standard mechanisms:
 
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    som.load_state_dict(torch.load('som_weights.pth'))
 
 Integration Questions
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 How do I cite TorchSOM in my research?
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 Please cite TorchSOM as:
 
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     }
 
 Getting Help
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 Where can I get more help?
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 1. **`Documentation <https://opensource.michelin.io/TorchSOM/>`_**: Check our comprehensive guides
 2. **`GitHub Issues <https://github.com/michelin/TorchSOM/issues>`_**: Report bugs and request features
 3. **`Notebooks <https://github.com/michelin/TorchSOM/tree/main/notebooks>`_**: See our tutorial notebooks.
 
 How do I report a bug?
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 Please include:
 
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 6. **Full error traceback**
 
 Can I contribute to TorchSOM?
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 Yes! We welcome contributions:
 
diff --git a/docs/source/getting_started/basic_concepts.rst b/docs/source/getting_started/basic_concepts.rst
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    - Better for circular/radial patterns
 
 2. Neighborhood Function
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 Determines how much each neuron is affected by the BMU:
 
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    Linear decay from BMU to neighborhood boundary
 
 3. Learning Rate Decay
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 Controls how much weights change during training:
 
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       \alpha(t) = \alpha_0 \cdot (1 - t/T)
 
 4. Distance Functions
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 Different ways to measure similarity:
 
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 Advantages
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 - **No assumptions** about data distribution
 - **Topology preservation** maintains relationships
 - **Intuitive visualization** of complex data
 - **Unsupervised learning** - no labels needed
 
 Limitations
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 - **Computationally expensive** for large datasets
 - **Parameter sensitive** - requires tuning
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 Data Preparation
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 1. **Normalize features** to similar scales
 2. **Remove highly correlated** features
 3. **Handle missing values** appropriately
 4. **Consider dimensionality reduction** for very high dimensions
 
 Parameter Selection
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 1. **Experiment with different** topologies and functions
 2. **Monitor training progress** with error curves to guide parameter choice
 
 Interpretation
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 1. **Use multiple visualizations** to understand the map
 2. **Combine with domain knowledge** for meaningful insights
diff --git a/docs/source/getting_started/quickstart.rst b/docs/source/getting_started/quickstart.rst
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 What's Next?
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 Now that you've created your first SOM, explore:
 
diff --git a/docs/source/index.rst b/docs/source/index.rst
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    user_guide/visualization_help
 
-.. toctree::
-   :maxdepth: 2
-   :caption: Tutorials & Examples
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-   tutorials/basic_clustering
-   tutorials/data_exploration
-   tutorials/advanced_techniques
-   tutorials/custom_implementations
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 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2
    :caption: API Reference
diff --git a/docs/source/troubleshooting.rst b/docs/source/troubleshooting.rst
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 Package Issues
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 .. code-block:: bash
 
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 Training doesn't converge
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 **Symptoms**: Quantization error doesn't decrease or fluctuates wildly.
 
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       print(f"Training time: {time.time() - start_time:.2f} seconds")
 
 NaN values in results
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 **Problem**: Getting NaN values in errors or visualizations.
 
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       viz = SOMVisualizer(som, config=config)
 
 Figures not displaying
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 **Problem**: Plots don't show up in Jupyter notebooks or scripts.
 
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       viz.plot_distance_map(save_path="results", fig_name="distance_map")
 
 Poor visualization quality
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 **Problem**: Plots look pixelated or unclear.
 
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 Poor clustering results
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 **Problem**: SOM doesn't find meaningful clusters.
 
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            print(f"- {error['loc'][0]}: {error['msg']}")
 
 Parameter compatibility issues
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 **Problem**: Certain parameter combinations don't work.
 
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            som.fit(chunk)  # Incremental training
 
 Memory leaks
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 **Problem**: Memory usage increases over time.
 
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 Diagnostic Information
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 When reporting issues, please include:
 
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            print(f"GPU {i}: {torch.cuda.get_device_name(i)}")
 
 Creating Minimal Examples
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 For bug reports, create minimal reproducible examples:
 
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        raise
 
 Where to Get Help
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 1. **Documentation**: Check our comprehensive guides first
 2. **FAQ**: Review the :doc:`faq` for common questions
diff --git a/docs/source/user_guide/visualization_help.rst b/docs/source/user_guide/visualization_help.rst

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