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Machine Learning Algorithm Taxonomy

There are many algorithms that it can feel overwhelming when algorithm names are thrown around and you are expected to just know what they are and where they fit. I want to give you two ways to think about and categorize the algorithms you may come across in the field. The first is a grouping of algorithms by their  learning style . The second is a grouping of algorithms by their  similarity  in form or function (like grouping similar animals together). Both approaches are useful, but we will focus in on the grouping of algorithms by similarity and go on a tour of a variety of different algorithm types. After reading this post, you will have a much better understanding of the most popular machine learning algorithms for supervised learning and how they are related. Kick-start your project  with new book  Master Machine Learning Algorithms , including  step-by-step tutorials  and the  Excel Spreadsheet  files for all examples. Algorithms ...

Basics of Cloud Computing..

What is the cloud?  Cloud computing is a subscription-based service where you can obtain networked storage space and computer resources. One way to think of cloud computing is to consider your experience with email. Your email client, if it is Yahoo!, Gmail, Hotmail, and so on, takes care of housing all of the hardware and software necessary to support your personal email account. When you want to access your email you open your web browser, go to the email client, and log in. The most important part of the equation is having internet access. Your email is not housed on your physical computer; you access it through an internet connection, and you can access it anywhere.  If you are on a trip, at work, or down the street getting coffee, you can check your email as long as you have access to the internet. Your email is different than software installed on your computer, such as a word processing program. When you create a document using word processing software, that document st...