Mastering Machine Learning with Python in Six Steps: A Practical Implementation Guide to Predictive Data Analytics Using Python

©  Manohar Swamynathan 2019

M. SwamynathanMastering Machine Learning with Python in Six Stepshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-4947-5_1

1. Step 1: Getting Started in Python 3

Manohar Swamynathan¹ 

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

In this chapter you will get a high-level overview about Python language and its core philosophy, how to set up the Python 3 development environment, and the key concepts around Python programming to get you started with basics. This chapter is an additional step or the prerequisite step for nonPython users. If you are already comfortable with Python, I would recommend you to quickly run through the contents to ensure you are aware of all the key concepts.

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