Introduction to Python and scikit-learn | Day (0/45) | A2Z ML | Mohd Saqib

Mohd Saqib
8 min readJan 16, 2023

In this section of the course, we will be introducing the Python programming language and the scikit-learn library.

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Python is a popular, high-level programming language that is widely used in the field of Machine Learning. It is known for its simple syntax, readability, and versatility, making it a great choice for beginners.

We will cover the basics of Python, including data types, variables, control structures, functions, and modules. We will also introduce you to Jupyter Notebook, which is a popular tool for writing and running Python code.

Scikit-learn, also known as sklearn, is a powerful and widely-used library for Machine Learning in Python. It provides a consistent interface to a wide range of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms. It also includes a wide range of tools for model evaluation and selection, data preprocessing, and feature extraction.

We will be using scikit-learn throughout the course, so it is important that you have a good understanding of the basics. We will cover the fundamentals of scikit-learn, including how to import and use the library, and how to use some of the most common functions and classes.

By the end of this section, you will have a foundation in Python and…

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Mohd Saqib
Mohd Saqib

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Scholar @ McGill University, Canada | IIT (ISM) | AMU | Travel | msaqib.cs@gmail.com

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