Convexity

Single-variable calculus from first principles

Convexity is the shape that makes optimisation easy. A convex function cups upward everywhere, like a bowl, and that one property makes it easy to minimise: there's exactly one lowest point, and any downhill path leads straight to it.

🔒 This is a Pro lesson — the interactive figure, worked examples, quiz and practice open with Pro access.

▶ Convexity
← Second Derivative TestGradient Descent Preview →