How to interpret the coef_ attribute of the linear SVC from scikit-learn for a binary classification problem — This post will teach you how to interpret the coef_ and intercept_ attributes of scikit-learn’s SVC, and how they can be used to make predictions for new data points. I recently finished a project where I had to deploy an SVC in C. I trained an SVC in Python in…

Let’s uncover why the size of an integer in Python is at least 24 bytes — If you are a seasoned programmer then feel free to jump straight to the part called “The types of numbers in Python”, as the first part will probably not teach you a lot of new things. Otherwise, just keep reading. Explicit and implicit types Python is a super popular language, and one of the…

How to find the derivative of the Sigmoid function for neural networks — Easy step by step walkthrough — I recently read a great post here on Medium that showed me how I could implement my own neural network from scratch. This was valuable for my understanding of machine learning and especially the inner workings of neural networks. The network that I learned to implement used the Sigmoid function…

A beginner’s guide to plotting with pandas — When doing data science or machine learning work you often use pandas to load and structure your data and matplotlib or seaborn for data visualizations. But what if I told you that you can actually also use pandas to create plots and graphs, so you don’t even need the two…

Learn to use an ARMA model to make better predictions than an AR model — In one of my previous guides we took a look at how an autoregressive model can be used to make forecasts for the future using time series data. In this post we will attempt to improve the accuracy of our predictions by using an alternative approach. Make sure to check…

Reasons for why you should look for a job at a startup company — If you are are relatively new developer searching for your first job and you are not quite sure what kind of company you would like to work at, then you should consider a position at a startup. …

Beginner’s guide to using autoregressive models for forecasting with python — When dealing with time series data, an autoregressive model can be used to make forecasts about future values. The concept behind the forecasts is to use previous data points to calculate the future points. In this short and beginner friendly guide you will learn how to create an autoregressive model…

You should master these 3 skills to become a great developer — There are many awesome aspects of working with software development. There is the exciting thrill of deploying a new feature or product, or the great taste of satisfaction when you solve a problem that has been a pain for way too long. However, programming does not only consist of moments…

Why you should remember to use books to learn from — The internet is great and I am a huge fan of how much knowledge you can find online. As a software developer and student I use the internet to find solutions to my problems multiple times every day! However, even though the internet is the biggest place for finding learning…