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Deep Learning with TensorFlow - Second Edition

By : Giancarlo Zaccone, Md. Rezaul Karim
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Deep Learning with TensorFlow - Second Edition

By: Giancarlo Zaccone, Md. Rezaul Karim

Overview of this book

Deep learning is a branch of machine learning algorithms based on learning multiple levels of abstraction. Neural networks, which are at the core of deep learning, are being used in predictive analytics, computer vision, natural language processing, time series forecasting, and to perform a myriad of other complex tasks. This book is conceived for developers, data analysts, machine learning practitioners and deep learning enthusiasts who want to build powerful, robust, and accurate predictive models with the power of TensorFlow, combined with other open source Python libraries. Throughout the book, you’ll learn how to develop deep learning applications for machine learning systems using Feedforward Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks, Autoencoders, and Factorization Machines. Discover how to attain deep learning programming on GPU in a distributed way. You'll come away with an in-depth knowledge of machine learning techniques and the skills to apply them to real-world projects.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
Deep Learning with TensorFlow - Second Edition
Contributors
Preface
Other Books You May Enjoy
Index

Summary


In this chapter, we looked at some TensorFlow-based libraries for DL research and development. We introduced tf.estimator, which is a simplified interface for DL/ML, and is now part of TensorFlow and a high-level ML API that makes it easy to train, configure, and evaluate a variety of ML models. We used the estimator feature to implement a classifier for the Iris dataset.

We also had a look at the TFLearn library, which wraps a lot of TensorFlow APIs. In the example, we used TFLearn to estimate the chance of survival of passengers on the Titanic. To tackle this task, we built a DNN classifier.

Then, we introduced PrettyTensor, which allows TensorFlow operations to be wrapped to chain any number of layers. We implemented a convolutional model in the style of LeNet to quickly resolve the handwritten classification model.

Then we had a quick look at Keras, which is designed for minimalism and modularity, allowing the user to quickly define DL models. Using Keras, we have learned how to...