Welcome to the foundational guide on Machine Learning! This tutorial will walk you through the core concepts and techniques that form the basis of modern AI applications.

📌 What is Machine Learning?

Machine Learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn patterns from data without being explicitly programmed. It's like teaching a child to recognize shapes by showing examples rather than instructing them directly.

  • Key Idea: Data → Model → Predictions
  • Core Goal: Improve accuracy over time through experience
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📊 Types of Machine Learning

There are three primary categories:

  1. Supervised Learning

    • Uses labeled data (e.g., "Golden_Retriever" vs. "Siamese")
    • Examples: Linear Regression, Decision Trees
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  2. Unsupervised Learning

    • Works with unlabeled data to find hidden patterns
    • Examples: Clustering, Dimensionality Reduction
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  3. Reinforcement Learning

    • Learns by interacting with an environment
    • Examples: Game-playing AI, Robotics
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🧰 Essential Tools & Libraries

  • Python (首选语言 for ML development)
  • Scikit-learn (for classical algorithms)
  • TensorFlow/PyTorch (for deep learning)

For hands-on practice, check out our interactive coding tutorial to set up your ML environment!

📚 Next Steps

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