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Hey there! I totally get why you prefer these shorthand operators—they make TensorFlow code way cleaner and more readable, especially when you're working through math-heavy deep learning code like in the DeepLearning.ai course. Let's tackle your questions one by one:

1. All Supported TensorFlow Operator Shorthands #

TensorFlow overloads most standard Python operators for tf.Tensor objects, mapping them to the corresponding TensorFlow functions. Here's a breakdown of the most common ones:

Arithmetic Operations (Element-wise) #

• a + b → tf.add(a, b)
• a - b → tf.subtract(a, b)
• a * b → tf.multiply(a, b) (note: this is element-wise multiplication, not matrix multiplication)
• a / b → tf.divide(a, b)
• a // b → tf.floor_divide(a, b)
• a % b → tf.mod(a, b)
• a ** b → tf.pow(a, b)
• -a → tf.negative(a)

Matrix Multiplication #

• a @ b → tf.matmul(a, b) (the handy shorthand you already discovered for matrix multiplication)

Comparison Operations #

• a == b → tf.equal(a, b)
• a != b → tf.not_equal(a, b)
• a < b → tf.less(a, b)
• a <= b → tf.less_equal(a, b)
• a > b → tf.greater(a, b)
• a >= b → tf.greater_equal(a, b)

Logical Operations (Element-wise) #

• a & b → tf.logical_and(a, b) (important: wrap comparisons in parentheses first, e.g., (a > 0) & (b < 10)—Python's operator priority can trip you up here)
• a | b → tf.logical_or(a, b)
• a ^ b → tf.logical_xor(a, b)
• ~a → tf.logical_not(a)

In-place Operations (for Variables) #

For tf.Variable objects, you can also use in-place shorthands that map to assignment functions:

• var += a → var.assign_add(a)
• var -= a → var.assign_sub(a)
• var *= a → var.assign(var * a) (no dedicated assign_multiply exists, but the shorthand still works as expected)

2. Where to Find the Full List of Shorthands #

The most reliable source is TensorFlow's official documentation for the tf.Tensor class. Look for the "Operator Overloading" section or the list of special methods (like __add__, __matmul__, etc.)—these are the methods that implement the shorthand operators.

You can also check TensorFlow's official guides on tensor operations, which often highlight these shorthands alongside their full function equivalents. Since you're likely using TensorFlow 2.x (the standard now), make sure you're referencing TF 2.x-specific docs.

3. Is Using These Shorthands a Good Practice? #

Absolutely—most of the time! Here's why:

• Readability: Shorthands like a @ b or a + b mirror mathematical notation, making code easier to follow, especially in complex models (like neural network forward passes).
• Conciseness: They reduce boilerplate, so you can focus on the logic rather than typing long function names.

That said, there are a few caveats to keep in mind:

• When you need extra parameters: If you need to pass additional arguments to the full function (e.g., tf.matmul(a, b, transpose_a=True) or tf.add(a, b, name="custom_add")), you can't use the shorthand—you'll have to use the full function call.
• Operator priority pitfalls: As mentioned earlier, logical operators like & have lower priority than comparison operators, so always wrap comparisons in parentheses to avoid unexpected behavior.
• Team conventions: If you're working on a team, make sure to follow any existing coding guidelines—some teams might prefer full function calls in certain contexts for clarity.

Overall, though, using these shorthands is widely accepted as a best practice in TensorFlow development, especially for code focused on mathematical operations.

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