Machine Learning

Machine learning can be overwhelming because it is a complex and rapidly-evolving field that involves a wide range of concepts, algorithms, tools, and techniques. The sheer breadth of the field can make it challenging to know where to begin, and even experienced practitioners may struggle to keep up with the constant influx of new developments and advancements.

If you want to master the field of AI and machine learning, it’s important to start with a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts and techniques. Below you will find some hints that will help you to get started.

How to Get Started

Here are some tips to get started with machine learning:

  1. Fundamentals: Start by learning about the fundamental concepts and principles of machine learning, such as supervised and unsupervised learning, different types of algorithms, and how to evaluate the performance of a machine learning model. There is plenty of material available online, and some of these topics may even be covered in this blog.
  2. Frameworks: Once you have a good understanding of the concepts, familiarize yourself with the tools and frameworks commonly used in machine learning. Depending on your preferred programming language, you’ll need to get comfortable with libraries and functions like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. It’s best to focus on one language and framework initially and understand the functions it provides.
  3. Practice: Next, practice your skills by applying machine learning algorithms to real-world data sets. Start with a simple project and experiment with different algorithms and performance metrics to compare their effectiveness. You can use Jupyter notebooks to analyze and visualize data and share your work with others.
  4. Networking: Join online communities and forums like Kaggle or Reddit to learn from others and get feedback on your work. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and share your progress with the community. You can also take online courses or attend workshops to learn from experts and gain practical experience.
  5. Courses: As you gain more experience, you can progress to more complex projects and datasets. Focus on one area at a time and build your skills in that area before moving on to another field. It’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field by reading research papers and following leading experts and practitioners on social media.
  6. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field by reading research papers and staying active in the machine learning community.

Relataly Machine Learning Tutorials Archive

The page shows an overview of all Relataly Python machine learning tutorials with related tags and structured by category.

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  • Florian Follonier Profile Picture Zurich

    Hi, I am Florian, a Zurich-based Cloud Solution Architect for AI and Data. Since the completion of my Ph.D. in 2017, I have been working on the design and implementation of ML use cases in the Swiss financial sector. I started this blog in 2020 with the goal in mind to share my experiences and create a place where you can find key concepts of machine learning and materials that will allow you to kick-start your own Python projects.

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