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TensorFlow For Dummies

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TensorFlow For Dummies by Matthew Scarpino offers a beginner-friendly introduction to the world of machine learning through Google's TensorFlow platform. This guide breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand sections, providing practical examples and hands-on exercises to help users develop their first TensorFlow applications. It's perfect for those looking to grasp the basics of machine learning and deep learning.
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TensorFlow For Dummies

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Become a machine learning pro!

Google TensorFlow has become the darling of financial firms and research organisations, but the technology can be intimidating and the learning curve is steep. Luckily, TensorFlow For Dummies is here to offer you a friendly, easy-to-follow book on the subject. Inside, you’ll find out how to write applications with TensorFlow, while also grasping the concepts underlying machine learning—all without ever losing your cool!

Machine learning has become ubiquitous in modern society, and its applications include language translation, robotics, handwriting analysis, financial prediction, and image recognition. TensorFlow is Google's preeminent toolset for machine learning, and this hands-on guide makes it easy to understand, even for those without a background in artificial intelligence.

  • Install TensorFlow on your computer
  • Learn the fundamentals of statistical regression and neural networks
  • Visualise the machine learning process with TensorBoard
  • Perform image recognition with convolutional neural networks (CNNs)
  • Analyse sequential data with recurrent neural networks (RNNs)
  • Execute TensorFlow on mobile devices and the Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

If you’re a manager or software developer looking to use TensorFlow for machine learning, this is the book you’ll want to have close by.

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TensorFlow For Dummies by Matthew Scarpino is praised for its clear, accessible introduction to TensorFlow, making it suitable for beginners. Readers appreciate the step-by-step guidance and practical examples that help in understanding the complexities of machine learning with TensorFlow. However, some reviews mention that those with prior programming experience may find parts of the book somewhat basic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119466215

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Matthew Scarpino has been a programmer and engineer for more than 20 years. He has worked extensively with machine learning applications, especially those involving financial analysis, cognitive modeling, and image recognition. Matthew is a Google Certified Data Engineer and blogs about TensorFlow at tfblog.com.

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