Chapter 1. Welcome to Machine Learning Using the .NET Framework

This is a book on creating and then using Machine Learning (ML) programs using the .NET Framework. Machine learning, a hot topic these days, is part of an overall trend in the software industry of analytics which attempts to make machines smarter. Analytics, though not really a new trend, has perhaps a higher visibility than in the past. This chapter will focus on some of the larger questions you might have about machine learning using the .NET Framework, namely: What is machine learning? Why should we consider it in the .NET Framework? How can I get started with coding?

What is machine learning?

If you check out on Wikipedia, you will find a fairly abstract definition of machine learning: ...

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