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Cover all the machine learning techniques relevant for forecasting problems, ranging from univariate and multivariate time series to supervised learning, to state-of-the-art deep forecasting models such as LSTMs, recurrent neural networks, Facebook’s open-source Prophet model, and Amazon’s DeepAR model.

Rather than focus on a specific set of models, this book presents an exhaustive overview of all the techniques relevant to practitioners of forecasting. It begins by explaining the different categories of models that are relevant for forecasting in a high-level language. Next, it covers univariate and multivariate time series models followed by advanced machine learning and deep learning models. It concludes with reflections on model selection such as benchmark scores vs. understandability of models vs. compute time, and automated retraining and updating of models.

Each of the models presented in this book is covered in depth, with an intuitive simple explanation ofthe model, a mathematical transcription of the idea, and Python code that applies the model to an example data set.

Reading this book will add a competitive edge to your current forecasting skillset. The book is also adapted to those who have recently started working on forecasting tasks and are looking for an exhaustive book that allows them to start with traditional models and gradually move into more and more advanced models. 

What You Will Learn

Carry out forecasting with Python Mathematically and intuitively understand traditional forecasting models and state-of-the-art machine learning techniques Gain the basics of forecasting and machine learning, including evaluation of models, cross-validation, and back testing Select the right model for the right use case

Who This Book Is For

The advanced nature of the later chapters makes the book relevant for appliedexperts working in the domain of forecasting, as the models covered have been published only recently. Experts working in the domain will want to update their skills as traditional models are regularly being outperformed by newer models.

Get up and running with the basics of geographic information systems (GIS), geospatial analysis, and machine learning on spatial data in Python.  This book starts with an introduction to geodata and covers topics such as GIS and common tools, standard formats of geographical data, and an overview of Python tools for geodata. Specifics and difficulties one may encounter when using geographical data are discussed: from coordinate systems and map projections to different geodata formats and types such as points, lines, polygons, and rasters. Analytics operations typically applied to geodata are explained such as clipping, intersecting, buffering, merging, dissolving, and erasing, with implementations in Python. Use cases and examples are included. The book also focuses on applying more advanced machine learning approaches to geographical data and presents interpolation, classification, regression, and clustering via examples and use cases. This book is your go-to resource for machine learning on geodata. It presents the basics of working with spatial data and advanced applications. Examples are presented using code (accessible at  github.com/Apress/machine-learning-geographic-data-python) and facilitate learning by application.What You Will LearnUnderstand the fundamental concepts of working with geodataWork with multiple geographical data types and file formats in PythonCreate maps in PythonApply machine learning on geographical dataWho This Book Is ForReaders with a basic understanding of machine learning who wish to extend their skill set to analysis of and machine learning on spatial data while remaining in a common data science Python environment

Get up and running with the basics of geographic information systems (GIS), geospatial analysis, and machine learning on spatial data in Python.  This book starts with an introduction to geodata and covers topics such as GIS and common tools, standard formats of geographical data, and an overview of Python tools for geodata. Specifics and difficulties one may encounter when using geographical data are discussed: from coordinate systems and map projections to different geodata formats and types such as points, lines, polygons, and rasters. Analytics operations typically applied to geodata are explained such as clipping, intersecting, buffering, merging, dissolving, and erasing, with implementations in Python. Use cases and examples are included. The book also focuses on applying more advanced machine learning approaches to geographical data and presents interpolation, classification, regression, and clustering via examples and use cases. This book is your go-to resource for machine learning on geodata. It presents the basics of working with spatial data and advanced applications. Examples are presented using code (accessible at  github.com/Apress/machine-learning-geographic-data-python) and facilitate learning by application.What You Will LearnUnderstand the fundamental concepts of working with geodataWork with multiple geographical data types and file formats in PythonCreate maps in PythonApply machine learning on geographical data Who This Book Is ForReaders with a basic understanding of machine learning who wish to extend their skill set to analysis of and machine learning on spatial data while remaining in a common data science Python environment

Apply machine learning to streaming data with the help of practical examples, and deal with challenges that surround streamingKey FeaturesWork on streaming use cases that are not taught in most data science coursesGain experience with state-of-the-art tools for streaming dataMitigate various challenges while handling streaming dataBook DescriptionStreaming data is the new top technology to watch out for in the field of data science and machine learning. As business needs become more demanding, many use cases require real-time analysis as well as real-time machine learning. This book will help you to get up to speed with data analytics for streaming data and focus strongly on adapting machine learning and other analytics to the case of streaming data.You will first learn about the architecture for streaming and real-time machine learning. Next, you will look at the state-of-the-art frameworks for streaming data like River. Later chapters will focus on various industrial use cases for streaming data like Online Anomaly Detection and others. As you progress, you will discover various challenges and learn how to mitigate them. In addition to this, you will learn best practices that will help you use streaming data to generate real-time insights.By the end of this book, you will have gained the confidence you need to stream data in your machine learning models.What you will learnUnderstand the challenges and advantages of working with streaming dataDevelop real-time insights from streaming dataUnderstand the implementation of streaming data with various use cases to boost your knowledgeDevelop a PCA alternative that can work on real-time dataExplore best practices for handling streaming data that you absolutely need to rememberDevelop an API for real-time machine learning inferenceWho this book is forThis book is for data scientists and machine learning engineers who have a background in machine learning, are practice and technology-oriented, and want to learn how to apply machine learning to streaming data through practical examples with modern technologies. Although an understanding of basic Python and machine learning concepts is a must, no prior knowledge of streaming is required.

Advanced Forecasting with Python, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and practical guide to mastering modern forecasting techniques using Python. Designed for data scientists, analysts, and machine learning practitioners, this updated edition bridges the gap between classical forecasting models and cutting-edge, AI-powered techniques that are reshaping the field.The book begins with foundational models like AR, MA, ARIMA, and SARIMA, offering intuitive and mathematical explanations alongside hands-on Python implementations. It then expands into multivariate models (VAR, VARMAX), supervised machine learning (Random Forests, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost), and deep learning architectures such as LSTMs, NBEATS, and Transformers. Each chapter not only teaches the theory and code but also tracks model performance using MLflow, enabling efficient benchmarking and experimentation management. The second edition stands out for its extensive new content. Readers will now explore Orbit by Uber, AutoGluon by AWS, Prophet by Meta, Microsoft Azure AutoML, Google GCP AutoML, and TimeGPT by Nixtla, equipping them with the latest tools from top cloud providers. These additions make sure that readers stay current in an ever-evolving landscape. Moreover, the new chapters highlight practical deployment strategies and trade-offs between performance, explainability, and scalability.Whether you are just beginning your forecasting journey or seeking to enhance your expertise with state-of-the-art tools and cloud-based solutions, this book offers a rich, hands-on learning experience. With step-by-step Python examples, detailed model insights, and modern forecasting workflows, it is an indispensable resource for staying ahead in the realm of predictive analytics.You Will:Build robust forecasting solutions using PythonGain both intuitive and mathematical insights into traditional and cutting-edge forecasting models Master model evaluation through cross-validation, backtesting, and MLflow-based trackingLeverage cloud-based platforms and Model-as-a-Service tools for scalable forecasting deploymentsWho this book is for:This book is ideal for data scientists, analysts, and ML practitioners working on real-world forecasting problems. It suits both intermediate learners and experienced professionals looking to master state-of-the-art forecasting techniques.

Advanced Forecasting with Python, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and practical guide to mastering modern forecasting techniques using Python. Designed for data scientists, analysts, and machine learning practitioners, this updated edition bridges the gap between classical forecasting models and cutting-edge, AI-powered techniques that are reshaping the field.The book begins with foundational models like AR, MA, ARIMA, and SARIMA, offering intuitive and mathematical explanations alongside hands-on Python implementations. It then expands into multivariate models (VAR, VARMAX), supervised machine learning (Random Forests, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost), and deep learning architectures such as LSTMs, NBEATS, and Transformers. Each chapter not only teaches the theory and code but also tracks model performance using MLflow, enabling efficient benchmarking and experimentation management. The second edition stands out for its extensive new content. Readers will now explore Orbit by Uber, AutoGluon by AWS, Prophet by Meta, Microsoft Azure AutoML, Google GCP AutoML, and TimeGPT by Nixtla, equipping them with the latest tools from top cloud providers. These additions make sure that readers stay current in an ever-evolving landscape. Moreover, the new chapters highlight practical deployment strategies and trade-offs between performance, explainability, and scalability.Whether you are just beginning your forecasting journey or seeking to enhance your expertise with state-of-the-art tools and cloud-based solutions, this book offers a rich, hands-on learning experience. With step-by-step Python examples, detailed model insights, and modern forecasting workflows, it is an indispensable resource for staying ahead in the realm of predictive analytics.You Will:Build robust forecasting solutions using PythonGain both intuitive and mathematical insights into traditional and cutting-edge forecasting models Master model evaluation through cross-validation, backtesting, and MLflow-based trackingLeverage cloud-based platforms and Model-as-a-Service tools for scalable forecasting deploymentsWho this book is for:This book is ideal for data scientists, analysts, and ML practitioners working on real-world forecasting problems. It suits both intermediate learners and experienced professionals looking to master state-of-the-art forecasting techniques.