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Re:The real prerequisite for machine learning isn’t math, it... by randomdata on Saturday September 02, 2017 @03:05PM (#15157659)
But unit testing and data structures naturally follow as you progress as a developer, even if your early work is poor.

Which supports the headline. The math will naturally follow as you gain experience with ML, but not having good data will make even just starting your journey difficult.

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Re:The real prerequisite for machine learning isn’t math, it... by rfeather on Saturday September 02, 2017 @04:18PM (#15157986)
In an academic/learning environment I agree. But, for professional purposes I wouldn't hire even an entry level person who didn't have at least enough of a basis to know when those concepts apply. I also wouldn't hire a data scientist who can't at least tell me the high level workings of an algorithm they might choose. I interview for both types of positions and know what it's like to have to compensate for an amateur.
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Re:The real prerequisite for machine learning isn’t math, it... by randomdata on Wednesday September 06, 2017 @10:40AM (#15184039)
> In an academic/learning environment I agree.

That is where everyone starts though. With time, they will become the professionals that you want to hire.

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