How to use "top" and "bottom" parameters to build network architecture

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In Caffe prototxt, every layer includes either "top" or "bottom" parameter to specify connections between layers. There are sometimes, however, cases when, for example, the "top" is the layer itself (why do we have to link it to itself?) or there are several "top" layers. What is the exact meaning of "top" and "bottom" parameters and the rules behind using them?

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