# TinyTorch Research Paper

Complete LaTeX source for the TinyTorch research paper.

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## Files

- **[paper.tex](paper.tex)** - Main paper (~12-15 pages, two-column format)
- **[references.bib](references.bib)** - Bibliography (22 references)
- **[compile_paper.sh](compile_paper.sh)** - Build script (requires LaTeX installation)

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## Quick Start: Get PDF

### Option 1: Overleaf (Recommended)

1. Go to [Overleaf.com](https://www.overleaf.com)
2. Create free account
3. Upload `paper.tex` and `references.bib`
4. Click "Recompile"
5. Download PDF

### Option 2: Local Compilation

```bash
./compile_paper.sh
```

Requires LaTeX installation (MacTeX or BasicTeX).

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## Paper Details

- **Format**: Two-column LaTeX (conference-standard)
- **Length**: ~12-15 pages
- **Sections**: 7 complete sections
- **Tables**: 3 (framework comparison, learning objectives, performance benchmarks)
- **Code listings**: 5 (syntax-highlighted Python examples)
- **References**: 22 citations

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## Key Contributions

1. **Progressive disclosure via monkey-patching** - Novel pedagogical pattern
2. **Systems-first curriculum design** - Memory/FLOPs from Module 01
3. **Historical milestone validation** - 70 years of ML as learning modules
4. **Constructionist framework building** - Students build complete ML system

Framed as design contribution with empirical validation planned for Fall 2025.

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## Submission Venues

- **ArXiv** - Immediate (establish priority)
- **SIGCSE 2026** - August deadline (may need 6-page condensed version)
- **ICER 2026** - After classroom data (full empirical study)

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