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# [Transformer Decoder: Forward Pass Mechanism and Key Insights (part 5)](https://blog.vikassrinivasa.ai/transformer-decoder-forward-pass-mechanism-and-key-insights-part-5?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Understanding the Transformer decoder's role in sequence input processing during the training phase, highlighting crucial features like self-attention.

Feb 20, 2025 · 13 min read · blog.vikassrinivasa.ai  
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