The deep-q-learning repository authored by keon provides a Python-based implementation of the Deep Q-Learning algorithm — a cornerstone method in reinforcement learning. It implements the core logic needed to train an agent using Q-learning with neural networks (i.e. approximating Q-values via deep nets), setting up environment interaction loops, experience replay, network updates, and policy behavior. For learners and researchers interested in reinforcement learning, this repo offers a concrete, runnable example bridging theory and practice: you can execute the code, play with hyperparameters, observe convergence behavior, and see how deep Q-learning learns policies over time in standard environments. Because it’s self-contained and Python-based, it's well-suited for experimentation, modifications, or extension — for instance adapting to custom Gym environments, tweaking network architecture, or combining with other RL techniques.
Features
- Implementation of Deep Q-Learning algorithm in Python using neural-network-based Q-value approximation
- Experience replay and training loop logic to support stable RL training
- Simple integration with standard environments (e.g. OpenAI Gym) for experimentation and learning
- Clear, minimal codebase enabling modification, extension, and parameter tuning by users
- Useful as a learning example bridging RL theory and practical implementation
- Serves as a base for customization — e.g. adapting to custom environments or experimenting with network architectures