We always focus on Python π, math, and machine learning theory when starting out, but that's not all of it.
Fundamentals of Computer Science help tremendously.
Here are 6 topics that will benefit you as a machine learning practitioner: π§΅π
Fundamentals of Computer Science help tremendously.
Here are 6 topics that will benefit you as a machine learning practitioner: π§΅π
1. Algorithm analysis
You should be able to compare the efficiency of different algorithms without having to implement them.
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You should be able to compare the efficiency of different algorithms without having to implement them.
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2. Basic data structures
Understanding the different tradeoffs and performance implications of basic data structures is fundamental.
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Understanding the different tradeoffs and performance implications of basic data structures is fundamental.
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3. Sorting and searching
Sorting is the basic building block of many different algorithms, while searching is fundamental to any program.
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Sorting is the basic building block of many different algorithms, while searching is fundamental to any program.
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4. Graphs and methods to traverse them.
Almost every interesting problem out there requires some sort of graph.
Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a little. But just a little!
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Almost every interesting problem out there requires some sort of graph.
Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a little. But just a little!
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5. Combinatorial search and heuristic methods
As soon as the search space is large enough, you won't be able to cover it all. Understanding how to be smart about where you look is very important.
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As soon as the search space is large enough, you won't be able to cover it all. Understanding how to be smart about where you look is very important.
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6. Approximation algorithms
Not every problem has an efficient solution, and understanding how to recognize them is invaluable.
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Not every problem has an efficient solution, and understanding how to recognize them is invaluable.
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If you are looking for a book covering these, look no further:
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This one has it all.
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This one has it all.
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