How to use Artificial Neural Network?

The specification and design of an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) application should aim to produce the best system and performance overall. The heart of a neural network design involves at least FIVE main tasks:

1. Data Collection
2. Raw Data Pre-Processing
3. Feature Extraction from Pre-Processed Data
4. Selection of an ANN type and topology (architecture)
5. ANN Training, Testing & Validation for generalisation