About Lesson
Setting up a development environment is the first step in starting your machine learning journey with Python or Java. Here’s how to get started with each.
Python Development Environment
- Install Python: Download and install the latest version of Python from the official website.
- Set Up a Virtual Environment: Use venv to create isolated environments for projects. Run python -m venv env_name.
- Install Essential Libraries: Use pip to install libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and TensorFlow. Example: pip install numpy pandas scikit-learn tensorflow.
- Choose an IDE: Popular choices include PyCharm, VS Code, and Jupyter Notebook for code development and testing.
Java Development Environment
- Install JDK: Download and install the Java Development Kit (JDK) from the Oracle website.
- Set Up an IDE: IntelliJ IDEA and Eclipse are popular IDEs for Java development. Install your preferred IDE.
- Configure Libraries: Add necessary machine learning libraries like Weka or Deeplearning4j by configuring the project’s dependencies.
- Maven/Gradle Setup: Use Maven or Gradle for managing dependencies and building projects efficiently.