Ask HN: How to learn machine learning on my own?

Re:Ask HN: How to learn machine learning on my own? by ddxv on Wednesday June 15, 2016 @12:37PM (#11910347)

My style is that I like constantly trying to put myself further into something I don't understand. If you read about something interesting in this forum, just go straight into trying it out. Install everything you can, test out the languages, packages and tools to the best of your ability.

The more you don't understand, the better you're doing! Keep asking questions. Keep trying tutorials. Keep pushing into what you find confusing and difficult.

I can't say for sure this is a great method of learning, but it's the style I enjoy most. Good luck, and thanks for opening this thread.

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Re:Ask HN: How to learn machine learning on my own? by tixocloud on Wednesday June 15, 2016 @12:56PM (#11910457)

Thanks for your thoughts. I was thinking about picking a project to work on and using that as my motivation. I find myself sometimes just losing focus after watching the videos. Do you ever experience that?

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Re:Ask HN: How to learn machine learning on my own? by arsenide on Wednesday June 15, 2016 @05:35PM (#11912330)

Not sure about OP, but I certainly feel this way. When I want to learn a new language/framework I work on a project using it; instead of watching videos I mostly use the docs and Google/SO when I get stuck or have a code design question, possibly watching/reading any seemingly interesting videos/articles I happen to come across along the way.

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Re:Ask HN: How to learn machine learning on my own? by ddxv on Wednesday June 15, 2016 @09:53PM (#11913460)

Yes, I know that feeling too. =)

I get bored too. As soon as I know enough to start my own small project I do it. Even if it's not something I could ever put on the Internet, it is enough that it makes me interested again in understanding what I am learning.

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