PandasAI: How to Deploy and Use Your Data with Natural Language

PandasAI is a cutting-edge platform that transforms the way users interact with data. By allowing questions to be posed in natural language, it opens doors for non-technical users and streamlines tasks for technical users. In this article, we will explore how to deploy PandasAI, utilize its features, and when necessary, troubleshoot common issues.

Getting Started with PandasAI

Before diving into usage, you’ll need to install and run PandasAI on your machine. It’s crucial to follow the installation steps accurately to ensure a smooth experience.

Installation of PandasAI

PandasAI utilizes a Dockerized client-server architecture. Ensure that you have Docker installed on your machine. To get started:

git clone https://github.com/sinaptik-ai/pandas-ai
cd pandas-ai
docker-compose build

Running the Platform

Once you have built the platform, you can run it using the following command:

docker-compose up

This command will start both the client and server components, and you can access the client interface at localhost:3000.

Using the PandasAI Library

The PandasAI library can simplify data analysis by allowing users to ask questions directly using Python. Get started with the installation:

pip install pandasai

Demo Usage

Let’s see how to use PandasAI to make inquiries about data. For instance, imagine your data is akin to a bustling marketplace—you can ask questions about the highest selling products, total sales, or specific inquiries.

Asking Questions

Here’s a code snippet to illustrate how you can get answers about sales data:

import os
import pandas as pd
from pandasai import Agent

# Sample DataFrame
sales_by_country = pd.DataFrame({
    'country': ['United States', 'United Kingdom', 'France', 'Germany', 'Italy', 'Spain', 'Canada', 'Australia', 'Japan', 'China'],
    'revenue': [5000, 3200, 2900, 4100, 2300, 2100, 2500, 2600, 4500, 7000]
})

os.environ['PANDASAI_API_KEY'] = 'YOUR_API_KEY'
agent = Agent(sales_by_country)
agent.chat('Which are the top 5 countries by sales?')

Visualizing Data

You can also visualize data through simple commands:

agent.chat('Plot the histogram of countries showing for each one the gd. Use different colors for each bar.')

Handling Multiple DataFrames

Like a multi-course meal where different dishes complement each other, you can also use PandasAI with multiple data frames:

employees_data = pd.DataFrame({
    'EmployeeID': [1, 2, 3, 4, 5],
    'Name': ['John', 'Emma', 'Liam', 'Olivia', 'William'],
    'Department': ['HR', 'Sales', 'IT', 'Marketing', 'Finance']
})

salaries_data = pd.DataFrame({
    'EmployeeID': [1, 2, 3, 4, 5],
    'Salary': [5000, 6000, 4500, 7000, 5500]
})

agent = Agent([employees_data, salaries_data])
agent.chat('Who gets paid the most?')

Troubleshooting Common Issues

While using PandasAI, you might encounter a few challenges. Here are some troubleshooting ideas to help you get back on track:

• Docker Issues: If you face any issues running the Docker containers, make sure that Docker is running and you have the latest version installed.
• API Key Errors: Ensure that you have set your API key correctly in your environment variables. You can find a guide on how to obtain your API key here.
• Package Installation: If there are errors when installing PandasAI, check if you have pip or poetry installed. Sometimes, Python version conflicts can also lead to installation errors.

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Conclusion

PandasAI empowers users to interact dynamically with their data, transforming tedious tasks into intuitive conversations. By following the steps outlined above, you’ll be up and running in no time! Remember, our understanding of data analysis can be as creative and varied as the datasets we handle.

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.