Last Updated on August 15, 2020 Do you want some tips and tricks that are useful in developing successful machine learning applications? This is the subject of a journal article from 2012 titled “A Few Useful Things to Know about Machine Learning” (PDF) by University of Washing professor Pedro Domingos. It’s an in interesting read with a great opening hook: developing successful machine learning applications requires a substantial amount of “black art” that is hard to find in textbooks This post summarizes the 12 […]

Last Updated on August 15, 2020 What are the basic concepts in machine learning? I found that the best way to discover and get a handle on the basic concepts in machine learning is to review the introduction chapters to machine learning textbooks and to watch the videos from the first model in online courses. Pedro Domingos is a lecturer and professor on machine learning at the University of Washing and author of a new book titled “The Master Algorithm: How the Quest […]

Last Updated on August 15, 2020 Tools are a big part of machine learning and choosing the right tool can be as important as working with the best algorithms. In this post you will take a closer look at machine learning tools. Discover why they are important and the types of tools that you could choose from. Machine Learning ToolsPhoto by Lachlan Donald, some rights reserved. Why Use Tools Machine learning tools make applied machine learning faster, easier and more fun. Faster: […]

Last Updated on June 7, 2016 Machine learning tools save you time by automating aspects of a machine learning project. There are platforms that you can use to work through a machine learning project end-to-end. There are also libraries that provide capabilities for one piece of a machine learning project. Using the right machine learning tools is as important as using the right machine learning algorithms. But there are so many machine learning tools to choose from. How do you know which tool to use? How do […]

Last Updated on June 7, 2016 There are a lot of machine learning tools out there. Which ones should you use? What tools could actually be useful on your project? Choosing a tool is a big deal. The tools that you use for machine learning determine the results you can achieve. It is critical that you take the time to choose the best tools that you can for your project. In this post you will discover a simple tactic that […]

Last Updated on June 7, 2016 How can you learn about a machine learning tool quickly? Using the right tool can mean the difference between getting good predictions quickly and a project on which you cannot deliver. You need to evaluate machine learning tools before you use them. You need to know that a machine learning tool is right for you, right for your project and that you can trust it. In this post you will discover how you can rapidly […]

Last Updated on June 7, 2016 How do you best use a machine learning tool to make accurate predictions? You select and use machine learning tools only to make your life easier on a machine learning project. The tools are exist to help you build models that make accurate predictions. It is important that you know how to best use them in this process. In this post you will discover a simple 5-step process that you can use map any […]

Last Updated on June 7, 2016 Once you have chosen a machine learning tool you need to improve your skill in using it. Machine learning tools have a large number of features. Having a recipe for using a feature is not the same as deeply knowing how to use the feature, its limitations or its capabilities. Also, once you build skills in a machine learning tool you need to be able to demonstrate that you know how to use it […]

Last Updated on June 7, 2016 After you have been using a tool for a while, you will develop a specific way of working with it. You may even have deep knowledge of the limitations of the tool and how to fix them, or be frustrated by specific features that are missing. You can augment machine learning tools to formalize the way you use it, fix limitations and add new features. Augmenting tools by creating plug-ins, patches and wrappers and […]