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

©  Manohar Swamynathan 2017

Manohar Swamynathan, Mastering Machine Learning with Python in Six Steps, 10.1007/978-1-4842-2866-1_1

1. Step 1 – Getting Started in Python

Manohar Swamynathan¹ 

(1)Bangalore, Karnataka, India

In this chapter you will get a high-level overview of the Python language and its core philosophy, how to set up the Python 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 non-Python users. If you are already comfortable with Python, I would recommend that you quickly run through the contents to ensure you are aware of all of the key concepts.

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