Python Machine Learning : Machine Learning and Deep Learning with Python, Scikit-Learn, and TensorFlow 2, 3rd Edition

Applied machine learning with a solid foundation in theory. Revised and expanded for TensorFlow 2, GANs, and reinforcement learning. Key Features • Third edition of the bestselling, widely acclaimed Python machine learning book • Clear and intuitive explanations take you deep into the theory and practice of Python machine learning • Fully updated and expanded to cover TensorFlow 2, Generative Adversarial Network models, reinforcement learning, and best practices Book Description Python Machine Learning, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide to machine learning and deep learning with Python. It acts as both a step-by-step tutorial, and a reference you'll keep coming back to as you build your machine learning systems. Packed with clear explanations, visualizations, and working examples, the book covers all the essential machine learning techniques in depth. While some books teach you only to follow instructions, with this machine learning book, Raschka and Mirjalili teach the principles behind machine learning, allowing you to build models and applications for yourself. Updated for TensorFlow 2.0, this new third edition introduces readers to its new Keras API features, as well as the latest additions to scikit-learn. It's also expanded to cover cutting-edge reinforcement learning techniques based on deep learning, as well as an introduction to GANs. Finally, this book also explores a subfield of natural language processing (NLP) called sentiment analysis, helping you learn how to use machine learning algorithms to classify documents. This book is your companion to machine learning with Python, whether you're a Python developer new to machine learning or want to deepen your knowledge of the latest developments. What you will learn • Master the frameworks, models, and techniques that enable machines to 'learn' from data • Use scikit-learn for machine learning and TensorFlow for deep learning • Apply machine learning to image classification, sentiment analysis, intelligent web applications, and more • Build and train neural networks, GANs, and other models • Discover best practices for evaluating and tuning models • Predict continuous target outcomes using regression analysis • Dig deeper into textual and social media data using sentiment analysis Who This Book Is For If you know some Python and you want to use machine learning and deep learning, pick up this book. Whether you want to start from scratch or extend your machine learning knowledge, this is an essential resource. Written for developers and data scientists who want to create practical machine learning and deep learning code, this book is ideal for anyone who wants to teach computers how to learn from data. Applied machine learning with a solid foundation in theory. Revised and expanded for TensorFlow 2, GANs, and reinforcement learning.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesThird edition of the bestselling, widely acclaimed Python machine learning bookClear and intuitive explanations take you deep into the theory and practice of Python machine learningFully updated and expanded to cover TensorFlow 2, Generative Adversarial Network models, reinforcement learning, and best practicesBook DescriptionPython Machine Learning, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide to machine learning and deep learning with Python. It acts as both a step-by-step tutorial, and a reference you'll keep coming back to as you build your machine learning systems.Packed with clear explanations, visualizations, and working examples, the book covers all the essential machine learning techniques in depth. While some books teach you only to follow instructions, with this machine learning book, Raschka and Mirjalili teach the principles behind machine learning, allowing you to build models and applications for yourself.Updated for TensorFlow 2.0, this new third edition introduces readers to its new Keras API features, as well as the latest additions to scikit-learn. It's also expanded to cover cutting-edge reinforcement learning techniques based on deep learning, as well as an introduction to GANs. Finally, this book also explores a subfield of natural language processing (NLP) called sentiment analysis, helping you learn how to use machine learning algorithms to classify documents.This book is your companion to machine learning with Python, whether you're a Python developer new to machine learning or want to deepen your knowledge of the latest developments.What you will learnMaster the frameworks, models, and techniques that enable machines to'learn'from dataUse scikit-learn for machine learning and TensorFlow for deep learningApply machine learning to image classification, sentiment analysis, intelligent web applications, and moreBuild and train neural networks, GANs, and other modelsDiscover best practices for evaluating and tuning modelsPredict continuous target outcomes using regression analysisDig deeper into textual and social media data using sentiment analysisWho this book is forIf you know some Python and you want to use machine learning and deep learning, pick up this book. Whether you want to start from scratch or extend your machine learning knowledge, this is an essential resource. Written for developers and data scientists who want to create practical machine learning and deep learning code, this book is ideal for anyone who wants to teach computers how to learn from data. Machine learning and predictive analytics are transforming the way businesses and other organizations operate. Being able to understand trends and patterns in complex data is critical to success, becoming one of the key strategies for unlocking growth in a challenging contemporary marketplace. Python can help you deliver key insights into your data -- its unique capabilities as a language let you build sophisticated algorithms and statistical models that can reveal new perspectives and answer key questions that are vital for success. Python Machine Learning gives you access to the world of predictive analytics and demonstrates why Python is one of the world's leading data science languages. If you want to ask better questions of data, or need to improve and extend the capabilities of your machine learning systems, this practical data science book is invaluable. Covering a wide range of powerful Python libraries, including scikit-learn, Theano, and Pylearn2, and featuring guidance and tips on everything from sentiment analysis to neural networks, you'll soon be able to answer some of the most important questions facing you and your organization. 01. Giving Computers the Ability to Learn from Data 02. Training Simple ML Algorithms for Classification 03. ML Classifiers Using scikit-learn 04. Building Good Training Datasets - Data Preprocessing 05. Compressing Data via Dimensionality Reduction 06. Best Practices for Model Evaluation and Hyperparameter Tuning 07. Combining Different Models for Ensemble Learning 08. Applying ML to Sentiment Analysis 09. Embedding a ML Model into a Web Application 10. Predicting Continuous Target Variables with Regression Analysis 11. Working with Unlabeled Data - Clustering Analysis 12. Implementing Multilayer Artificial Neural Networks 13. Parallelizing Neural Network Training with TensorFlow 14. TensorFlow Mechanics 15. Classifying Images with Deep Convolutional Neural Networks 16. Modeling Sequential Data Using Recurrent Neural Networks 17. GANs for Synthesizing New Data "Python Machine Learning, Third Edition" is a comprehensive guide to machine learning and deep learning with Python. It acts as both a clear step-by-step tutorial and a reference you'll keep coming back to as you build your machine learning systems. Packed with clear explanations, visualizations, and working examples, the book covers all the essential machine learning techniques in depth. While some books teach you only to follow instructions, Raschka and Mirjalili teach the principles behind machine learning, allowing you to build models and applications for yourself. This new third edition is updated for TensorFlow 2 and the latest additions to scikit-learn. It's expanded to cover two cutting-edge machine learning techniques: reinforcement learning and generative adversarial networks (GANs). -- From the rear cover