NLP Profiler: A User’s Guide to Profiling Your Text Data

Jun 24, 2023 | Data Science

Welcome to the world of NLP Profiler, a powerful library designed to help you profile datasets that include text columns. Think of it as a specialized tool for analyzing text data—similar to using pandas.describe() for numerical columns, but tailored exclusively for words, phrases, and sentiments!

What You Get from NLP Profiler

  • Input a Pandas DataFrame series containing text.
  • Receive back a new DataFrame with multiple features analyzed per row:
    • High-level insights: sentiments, objectivity/subjectivity, spelling and grammar quality, and readability checks.
    • Low-level statistics: character counts, word counts, emojis, etc.
  • Analyze the resulting DataFrame using pandas.describe() for a statistical breakdown.

Getting Started

Let’s get your NLP Profiler up and running with some straightforward steps:

Installation

Here’s how to install NLP Profiler according to your environment:

  • For Conda/Miniconda:
  • conda config --set pip_interop_enabled True
    pip install spacy==2.3.0,3.0.0   # if spacy is not yet installed
    python -m spacy download en_core_web_sm
  • For Kaggle:
  • pip uninstall typing   # this prevents common Kaggle issues
    # Follow other steps without using -U with pip install.
  • From PyPi:
  • pip install -U nlp_profiler
  • From GitHub repo:
  • pip install -U git+https://github.com/neomatrix369/nlp_profiler.git@master

Usage

Once installed, here’s a basic usage example:

import nlp_profiler.core as nlpprof
new_text_column_dataset = nlpprof.apply_text_profiling(dataset, text_column)

Understanding the Code through Analogy

Imagine you are a chef preparing a complex dish. Every spice (text) you add has a specific impact on the flavor (data insight). NLP Profiler examines each ingredient (text column), assesses its quality (sentiment, grammar, etc.), and presents a detailed recipe (DataFrame) that outlines what you’ve added (features) and how it could improve your dish (insights).

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while working with NLP Profiler, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

  • Ensure you are using Python 3.7.x or higher.
  • Verify that all listed dependencies from requirements.txt are installed.
  • If you’re using grammar checks, ensure you have Java 8 or higher installed.
  • For environment-specific issues (like on Kaggle), consult community forums for tailored solutions.

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Conclusion

At **fxis.ai**, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.

Further Information

Check out the documentation for more details on NLP Profiler on GitHub and explore the power of text profiling today!

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