References
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This package (*gnubg-nn*) is the **neural network evaluation library** from the GNU Backgammon project — not the full backgammon application. It builds upon the open-source GNU Backgammon engine, its neural network design, and various community tools. The following resources provide deeper background into the theory and implementation details.

Official Documentation
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- **GNU Backgammon Official Site**
  https://www.gnu.org/software/gnubg/

- **GNU Backgammon Manual (HTML)**
  https://www.gnu.org/software/gnubg/manual/gnubg.html

- **All About GNU Backgammon**
  Albert Silver and Christian Anthon
  https://www.bkgm.com/gnu/AllAboutGNU.html

- **GNU Backgammon Source Repository**
  https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/gnubg.git

Neural Networks and AI Concepts
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- **TD-Gammon by Gerald Tesauro**
  https://www.research.ibm.com/massive/tdl.html

- **Learning from the Machine**
  Bill Robertie on TD-Gammon's impact
  https://www.bkgm.com/books/Robertie-LearningFromTheMachine.html

- **Backgammon Neural Net Evaluation (GNUBG)**
  The neural network evaluation code used by both the full GNUBG application and this library. Explained in the official manual and implemented in `eval.c`, `neuralnet.c`, and `getinput.c`.

- **Match Equity Tables and Cube Handling**
  See the "Match Equity Table" section of the GNU Backgammon manual and references therein.

Python and Project Utilities
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- **Sphinx (Documentation Engine)**
  https://www.sphinx-doc.org/

- **Meson Build System (used for C++ extension)**
  https://mesonbuild.com/

- **PyPI Package Repository for `gnubg-nn-pypi`**
  (Add your package link here once published)

Licenses
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- **GNU Free Documentation License**
  Included in the GNUBG Manual and available at:
  https://www.gnu.org/licenses/fdl.html

- **GNU General Public License (GPL)**
  https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

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For bug reports or improvements to the full GNU Backgammon application, visit:
https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/gnubg/