Welcome to the documentation for "Machine Learning Yearning". This book is a comprehensive guide to the process of creating machine learning models, from data preparation to model evaluation.

Overview

"Machine Learning Yearning" is written by Andrew Ng, a renowned figure in the field of machine learning. The book covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Data collection and preprocessing
  • Feature engineering
  • Model selection
  • Model training and tuning
  • Model evaluation

Key Concepts

Here are some key concepts covered in the book:

  • Data Collection: Learn how to gather and preprocess data for machine learning models.
  • Feature Engineering: Discover techniques for creating informative features from raw data.
  • Model Selection: Understand how to choose the right machine learning algorithm for your problem.
  • Model Training and Tuning: Get insights into training machine learning models and optimizing their performance.
  • Model Evaluation: Learn how to evaluate the performance of your machine learning models.

Book Structure

The book is structured in a way that guides you through the process of building machine learning models. It starts with the basics and gradually progresses to more advanced topics.

  • Introduction: An overview of machine learning and the book's approach.
  • Data: Techniques for collecting and preparing data.
  • Features: Methods for creating informative features.
  • Algorithms: A variety of machine learning algorithms and when to use them.
  • Training: How to train and tune your models.
  • Evaluation: Strategies for evaluating model performance.
  • Case Studies: Real-world examples of machine learning in action.

Additional Resources

For further reading, you might want to explore our Machine Learning Basics documentation.


Machine Learning

Data Collection

Feature Engineering

Model Selection

Model Training

Model Evaluation