Mastering Predictive Analytics with Python

Summary

After finishing this chapter, you should now be able to describe the core components of an analytic pipeline and the ways in which they interact. We've also examined the differences between batch and streaming processes, and some of the use cases in which each type of application is well suited. We've also walked through examples using both paradigms and the design decisions needed at each step.

In the following sections we will develop the concepts previously described, and go into greater detail on some of the technical terms brought up in the case studies. In Chapter 2, Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization in Python, we will introduce interactive data visualization and exploration using open source Python tools. Chapter 3, Finding ...