Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms by David J.C. MacKay

Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms is a textbook with related resources by David MacKay.

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About Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms by David J.C. MacKay

This is the homepage for Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms, a textbook by David J.C. MacKay published by Cambridge University Press in 2003 (ISBN-13 9780521642989). The site presents the book along with related materials, including a corrections page, a software section, an extras section, and a question page.

The homepage describes the book as covering topics from Shannon's fundamental theorems to the theory of LDPC codes, based on a quoted review. The site also offers teachers all the book's figures for download and provides a single-document view of the site. It lists a 2012 set of 16 video lectures by MacKay and a 2009 book on sustainable energy by the same author.

Key features

  • Textbook on information theory, inference, and learning algorithms
  • Corrections page listing errata for the book
  • All book figures available for download for teachers
  • Set of 16 video lectures by David MacKay
  • Software section linked from the homepage
  • Option to view the site as a single document
Best for: Students, teachers, and researchers studying information theory, probabilistic inference, or machine learning algorithms.
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  • Provides figures for download for teachers
  • Includes video lectures by the author alongside the text
  • Lists corrections to the book on a dedicated page

Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms by David J.C. MacKay at a glance

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Oct 5, 2026

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Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms by David J.C. MacKay FAQ

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The homepage says that all the figures are available for download for teachers, as well as the whole book.
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The homepage lists a set of 16 lectures by David MacKay, added in 2012.
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