Practical Deep Learning: A Python-Based Introduction

Practical Deep Learning teaches total beginners how to build the datasets and models needed to train neural networks for your own DL projects.
If you’ve been curious about artificial intelligence and machine learning but didn’t know where to start, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Focusing on the subfield of machine learning known as deep learning, it explains core concepts and gives you the foundation you need to start building your own models. Rather than simply outlining recipes for using existing toolkits, Practical Deep Learning teaches you the why of deep learning and will inspire you to explore further.
All you need is basic familiarity with computer programming and high school math—the book will cover the rest. After an introduction to Python, you’ll move through key topics like how to build a good training dataset, work with the scikit-learn and Keras libraries, and evaluate your models’ performance.
You’ll also learn:
How to use classic machine learning models like k-Nearest Neighbors, Random Forests, and Support Vector MachinesHow neural networks work and how they’re trainedHow to use convolutional neural networksHow to develop a successful deep learning model from scratch You’ll conduct experiments along the way, building to a final case study that incorporates everything you’ve learned.
The perfect introduction to this dynamic, ever-expanding field, Practical Deep Learning will give you the skills and confidence to dive into your own machine learning projects.

From the Publisher

About the Author

Ronald T. Kneusel earned a PhD in machine learning from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has over 20 years of machine learning experience in industry. Kneusel is also the author of numerous books, including Math for Programming (2025), The Art of Randomness (2024), How AI Works (2023), Strange Code (2022), and Math for Deep Learning (2021), all from No Starch Press.

About the Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718500742
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718500747
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.71 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.13 x 0.96 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #784,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #282 in Computer Neural Networks #436 in Computer Programming Languages #540 in Python Programming
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