Python Data Analytics: With Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib

by Fabio Nelli

Explore the latest Python tools and techniques to help you tackle the world of data acquisition and analysis. You'll review scientific computing with NumPy, visualization with matplotlib, and machine learning with scikit-learn. This revision is fully updated with new content on social media data analysis, image analysis with OpenCV, and deep learning libraries. Each chapter includes multiple examples demonstrating how to work with each library. At its heart lies the coverage of pandas, for high-performance, easy-to-use data structures and tools for data manipulationAuthor Fabio Nelli expertly demonstrates using Python for data processing, management, and information retrieval. Later chapters apply what you've learned to handwriting recognition and extending graphical capabilities with the JavaScript D3 library. Whether you are dealing with sales data, investment data, medical data, web page usage, or other data sets, Python Data Analytics, Second Edition is an invaluable reference with its examples of storing, accessing, and analyzing data.What You'll LearnUnderstand the core concepts of data analysis and the Python ecosystemGo in depth with pandas for reading, writing, and processing dataUse tools and techniques for data visualization and image analysisExamine popular deep learning libraries Keras, Theano,TensorFlow, and PyTorchWho This Book Is ForExperienced Python developers who need to learn about Pythonic tools for data analysis

739 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 27, 2018

Reviews

[Kate Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dense and rich, very good coverage of various useful Python libraries and how to use them. Also includes introductions to a variety of different techniques and approaches.