This book is targeted at both developers and enthusiasts who have a basic or even no Java programming knowledge. No previous knowledge of neural networks is required, this book will teach from scratch. Even if you are familiar with neural networks and/or other machine learning techniques but have little or no experience with Java, this book will take you to the level at which you will be able to develop useful applications. Of course, if you know basic programming concepts, you will benefit most from this book, but no prior experience is required.