Welcome to your definitive guide on implementing various machine learning algorithms using Python! This article will help you get started effortlessly. Let’s dive into the world of machine learning.
Installation of Libraries
Before getting into the actual usage of Python scripts, you need to install the required libraries. These libraries will enable the functionalities you need to execute the algorithms.
- Open your command line or terminal.
- Navigate to your project directory.
- Run the following command:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Note: The scikit-learn module is primarily used for accessing datasets and scalers.
Usage
Now that your libraries are in place, it’s time to run the algorithms!
- Execute the following command in your terminal:
python run_algorithmToRun.py
If you wish to see available command arguments, simply add –help:
python run_algorithmToRun.py --help
Summary
This project began as a means to understand the math and intuition behind various machine learning algorithms. Initially focused on implementing different versions of gradient descent for Linear Regression, it now encompasses a wide range of algorithms and visualizations, enhancing your grasp of what happens during the training process.
Algorithms and Visualizations
Imagine you’re a chef in a kitchen (your machine learning project) trying to create the perfect dish (model). Each ingredient (algorithm) needs to be prepared correctly, and understanding their interactions will lead to an amazing outcome. Below are some key pieces of this ‘recipe’.
Gradient Descent 2D
Gradient Descent 3D
Gradient Descent with LARGE Momentum 2D
Gradient Descent with LARGE Momentum 3D
Note: The large values of momentum are used solely for visualization in this example.
Linear Regression
Linear Regression for a Non-Linear Dataset
This improvement was achieved by adding polynomial features.
Logistic Regression
Logistic Regression for a Non-Linear Dataset
This modification was also done by incorporating polynomial features.
K Nearest Neighbors 2D
K Nearest Neighbors 3D
KMeans 2D
KMeans 3D
Links
For further reading, check out these insightful posts:
Citations
For further learning on these algorithms:
- Sentdex: ML from Scratch
- Coursera Andrew NG: Machine Learning Course
To Do
- SVM classification, Gaussian kernel
- Mean Shift
- PCA
- Decision Tree
- Neural Network
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues during installation or execution, consider the following troubleshooting tips:
- Ensure that you have Python installed correctly.
- Check if the path to your requirements file is accurate.
- If a library fails to install, try updating pip using pip install –upgrade pip.
- Make sure you’re in the correct directory where the scripts are saved.
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Conclusion
And that’s it! You now have the foundational knowledge to begin implementing machine learning algorithms in Python. Happy coding!

