Mastering NLP from Foundations to LLMs

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Empowering Text Classification: Leveraging Traditional Machine Learning Techniques

In this chapter, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of text classification, a foundational task in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) that deals with categorizing text documents into predefined classes. As the volume of digital text data continues to grow exponentially, the ability to accurately and efficiently classify text has become increasingly important for a wide range of applications, such as sentiment analysis, spam detection, and document organization. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, methodologies, and techniques that are employed in text classification, catering to readers from diverse ...