Beam Search Visualizer

What is Beam Search Visualizer ?

Beam Search Visualizer is a tool designed to help users understand and explore the beam search decoding process in text generation. Beam search is a heuristic search algorithm used to generate sequences by expanding the most promising candidates (called beams) at each step. This visualizer provides a detailed, interactive way to observe how beam search works, making it easier to comprehend the decision-making process behind text generation models.

Features

• Interactive Visualization: See the beam search process unfold step-by-step with visual representations of the beam expansion, scores, and probabilities.
• Expandable Nodes: Click on nodes to view detailed information about each candidate sequence, including scores and how they contribute to the final output.
• Real-Time Updates: Watch as the visualization dynamically updates with each step of the search process.
• Customizable Settings: Adjust parameters like beam width and maximum sequence length to experiment with different scenarios.
• Educational Resources: Access built-in explanations and examples to learn more about beam search and its applications in text generation.

How to use Beam Search Visualizer ?

1. Access the Tool: Open the Beam Search Visualizer in your web browser or IDE.
2. Input Parameters: Set your desired beam width, maximum sequence length, and other customization options.
3. Start the Search: Click the "Start" button to initialize the beam search process.
4. Observe the Visualization: Watch as the tool visually represents the expansion of beams, scores, and probabilities in real time.
5. Explore Nodes: Click on individual nodes to view detailed information about each candidate sequence.
6. Adjust Settings: Modify parameters and rerun the search to compare results.
7. Export Results: Save or share the visualization and results for further analysis or presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is beam search, and why is it important?
Beam search is a heuristic search algorithm used to generate sequences by expanding the most promising candidates at each step. It is crucial in text generation because it balances computational efficiency and output quality, allowing models to produce coherent and relevant text.

Can I customize the visualization?
Yes, the Beam Search Visualizer allows you to adjust parameters like beam width and sequence length. You can also customize the visual display to focus on specific aspects of the search process.

How does the visualizer help with understanding text generation?
The visualizer provides a transparent and interactive way to see how beam search works. By observing the expansion of beams and their scores, users can gain insights into the decision-making process of text generation models and how different parameters affect the output.