Machine Learning With Lightgbm And Python

Machine Learning with LightGBM and Python

Take your software to the next level and solve real-world data science problems by building production-ready machine learning solutions using LightGBM and Python Key Features Get started with LightGBM, a powerful gradient-boosting library for building ML solutions Apply data science processes to real-world problems through case studies Elevate your software by building machine learning solutions on scalable platforms Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionMachine Learning with LightGBM and Python is a comprehensive guide to learning the basics of machine learning and progressing to building scalable machine learning systems that are ready for release. This book will get you acquainted with the high-performance gradient-boosting LightGBM framework and show you how it can be used to solve various machine-learning problems to produce highly accurate, robust, and predictive solutions. Starting with simple machine learning models in scikit-learn, you’ll explore the intricacies of gradient boosting machines and LightGBM. You’ll be guided through various case studies to better understand the data science processes and learn how to practically apply your skills to real-world problems. As you progress, you’ll elevate your software engineering skills by learning how to build and integrate scalable machine-learning pipelines to process data, train models, and deploy them to serve secure APIs using Python tools such as FastAPI. By the end of this book, you’ll be well equipped to use various -of-the-art tools that will help you build production-ready systems, including FLAML for AutoML, PostgresML for operating ML pipelines using Postgres, high-performance distributed training and serving via Dask, and creating and running models in the Cloud with AWS Sagemaker.What you will learn Get an overview of ML and working with data and models in Python using scikit-learn Explore decision trees, ensemble learning, gradient boosting, DART, and GOSS Master LightGBM and apply it to classification and regression problems Tune and train your models using AutoML with FLAML and Optuna Build ML pipelines in Python to train and deploy models with secure and performant APIs Scale your solutions to production readiness with AWS Sagemaker, PostgresML, and Dask Who this book is forThis book is for software engineers aspiring to be better machine learning engineers and data scientists unfamiliar with LightGBM, looking to gain in-depth knowledge of its libraries. Basic to intermediate Python programming knowledge is required to get started with the book. The book is also an excellent source for ML veterans, with a strong focus on ML engineering with up-to-date and thorough coverage of platforms such as AWS Sagemaker, PostgresML, and Dask.

Practical Machine Learning with LightGBM and Python

Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, and LightGBM for Beginners

Unlock the World of Machine Learning-No Experience Required! Do you feel overwhelmed by complex jargon and endless lines of code every time you think about learning machine learning? Have you wondered if you're "tech-savvy enough" to break into AI, or wished for a resource that makes the journey friendly, practical, and genuinely enjoyable? This is the beginner's book you've been searching for. Inside Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, and LightGBM for Beginners, you'll discover a warm, step-by-step guide that demystifies machine learning from the ground up-designed especially for readers with no prior experience. You don't need a computer science degree, advanced math skills, or a background in programming. All you need is curiosity, patience, and the desire to learn by doing. What Makes This Book Different? Gentle, Encouraging Approach: Every chapter is crafted to nurture your confidence and curiosity. Mistakes are normalized, progress is celebrated, and learning feels like an adventure-not a test. Step-by-Step Learning: Follow clear explanations and practical examples, from your very first line of Python code to building real machine learning projects with Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, and LightGBM. Hands-On Projects: Apply what you learn to real-world datasets and scenarios, so you gain skills that are both practical and relevant. Modern, In-Demand Tools: Master three of today's most popular frameworks-Scikit-Learn for accessible machine learning, XGBoost for powerful performance, and LightGBM for cutting-edge speed. No Experience Needed: Written with absolute beginners in mind, with jargon gently explained, plenty of support, and troubleshooting tips at every step. Complete Learning Journey: From setting up your environment, cleaning data, and building models to interpreting results and deploying solutions-you'll walk away with genuine confidence and tangible skills. Key Takeaways: Learn Python-based machine learning in plain language, with zero prior coding required Build, evaluate, and deploy real models using Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, and LightGBM Tackle practical projects that make your learning stick-classification, regression, pipelines, and more Overcome imposter syndrome with a nurturing, supportive tone that makes mistakes part of the process Prepare for real-world jobs, data science interviews, or personal projects with in-demand, industry-tested tools Find your place in the machine learning community-regardless of your background or experience Start Your Machine Learning Journey with Confidence! Whether your dream is to build smarter apps, break into data science, or simply understand the technology shaping our world, this book will guide you every step of the way. Embrace a hands-on, beginner-friendly approach that makes learning machine learning achievable, enjoyable, and even fun. Ready to transform confusion into confidence? Open this book, take your first step, and let your machine learning adventure begin!