
{"id":20205,"date":"2022-11-23T16:10:35","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T15:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/?p=20205"},"modified":"2022-11-23T16:10:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T15:10:35","slug":"machine-learning-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/machine-learning-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Machine Learning Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-machine-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Machine learning is a method of data analysis<\/a> that provides impressive results in areas like data analytics, data science, and even business operations. Essentially, it makes complicated tasks simple and convenient. And, with the right machine learning tools, you can create algorithms, train your models, and discover new ways of implementing this innovative technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machine learning is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/events\/an-introduction-to-machine-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of artificial intelligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that learns how to execute tasks without programming. Since the machine learns through experience, it can be taught to perform with training and modeling. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this sounds a little futuristic, it is. This is a revolutionary tool changing the landscape for organizations with automation and advanced analytics at record speeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many tools, software, and platforms are built to create machine learning algorithms and automate tasks. Each tool operates differently based on the type of tool, programming languages, and the hosting platform they operate on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at five of the most popular machine learning tools data scientists use to develop new ways of collecting, interpreting, and reporting data. We\u2019ll also discuss how to choose the best machine learning tool for your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-choose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to choose a machine learning tool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#machine-learning-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top 5 machine learning tools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#final-thoughts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final thoughts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to get started? Let\u2019s go!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-choose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. How to choose a machine learning tool<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several factors to consider when choosing the right machine learning tool. But before we get too far into the details, we first have to address your network implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most machine learning tools are built for cloud implementations. While some small organizations can get away with using machine learning on-premises, larger companies that have yet to migrate to the cloud should consider a move. If your dataset is too large and complex, you may need to run multiple machine learning instances in the cloud.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since machine learning and cloud computing go hand in hand, global cloud spending is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostingadvice.com\/blog\/how-the-spike-in-cloud-services-spending-will-impact-the-hosting-industry\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">projected to near $500 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2022. This is important because it means more cloud service providers will be compatible with machine learning tools as technologies develop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, programmers and data scientists will need to consider whether or not their implementation supports a particular machine learning tool that meets their overall goals and needs. They\u2019ll also need to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/machine-learning-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the nature of the machine learning projects<\/a> that will be developed. Several types of machine learning tools can run autonomously, with supervision, or learn through reinforcement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need to run analytics on simple data sets? Classification and regression tools might suit your needs. Do you want your tool to run on its own with little supervision? Density estimation, clustering, visualization, or projection tools might be right for you. Are data science, mathematics, and visualization crucial to your research? Supervised learning platforms may help with your project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a brief overview of some of the different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.javatpoint.com\/types-of-machine-learning\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of machine learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tools:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supervised learning <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involves using models to learn how to map between input examples and the target variables.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unsupervised learning <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involves using a model to understand relationships in data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reinforcement learning <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is where an agent learns to operate using feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more machine learning tools are out there, with features overlapping these three main types.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"machine-learning-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. The top 5 machine learning tools\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we\u2019ll discuss five of the most popular machine learning tools available:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>PyTorch<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>TensorFlow<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>KNIME<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Apache Mahout<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Rapid Miner<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. PyTorch<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Type of tool: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PyTorch is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/machine-learning-vs-deep-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deep learning framework<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that makes use of GPU. Deep learning frameworks are machine learning tools that offer teams the building blocks they need to design, train, and validate deep neural networks through a high-level programming interface. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and is best for projects written in languages such as Python, C++, and CUDA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast and flexible, PyTorch is popular because it is used in some of the most important aspects of machine learning, like tensor calculations and building deep neural networks. Some of its features and algorithms include the autograd module, optim module, and nn module for building neural networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used in the cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides distributed training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers users an extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/python-machine-learning-libraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">machine learning library<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hybrid front end is easy to use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps create computational graphs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small developer community<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited use in production<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. TensorFlow<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Type of tool: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TensorFlow is an open-source framework for large-scale numerical machine learning applications. It utilizes machine learning algorithms to train neural network models that run on CPU and GPU. It operates well with Linux, macOS, and Windows for projects written in Python, C++, and CUDA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TensorFlow provides a JavaScript library for dataflow programming that is crucial for building training neural networks. It is often used for projects that involve image classification and natural language processing. TensorFlow and PyTorch <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/pytorch-vs-tensorflow\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">both offer frameworks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help developers build neural networks, but TensorFlow is a favorite for production due to its scalability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used by script tags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can also be used by installing through NPM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps with human pose estimation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not as easy to use as PyTorch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficult to learn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. KNIME<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Type of tool: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knime.com\/getting-started-guide\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open-source GUI-based tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t require users to have any coding knowledge, due to its guided automation machine learning. KNIME breaks down complicated machine learning processes so teams can easily run data analytics instances with their own algorithms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KNIME is mainly used for data analytics operations, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-data-mining\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data mining<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and manipulation. You can use KNIME to create and execute workflows to process data, generate reports, and integrate with other processes. Business intelligence, financial data analysis, and CRM are all excellent use cases for KNIME.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SaaS alternative<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy installation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple to deploy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to learn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited visualization tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of exporting capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard to build complex models<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Apache Mahout<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Type of tool: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apache Mahout is a Hadoop-based, open-source platform. It uses machine learning techniques like classification, regression, and clustering. This tool is widely used to create scalable machine learning algorithms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statisticians, mathematicians, and data scientists use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mahout.apache.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apache Mahout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to execute algorithms. It follows a distributed linear algebra framework and includes Java libraries for common math operations. Mahout can also be used to find commonalities in large data groups and tag large volumes of content online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works well for large datasets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enables users to define new language features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple to use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some commonly used algorithms are missing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Rapid Miner<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Type of tool: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Miner is a data science platform that uses machine learning to test data and other models quickly. It works on all cross-platform operating systems and has a helpful interface for individuals with limited programming knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Miner is available at four different price points (be sure to contact Rapid Miner to determine which package\/pricing plan is appropriate for your enterprise):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small package: $2,500\/year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium package: $5,000\/year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large package: $10,000\/year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Used for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Miner provides a platform for machine learning, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/the-data-analysis-process-step-by-step\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data preparation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, text mining, deep learning, and predictive analytics. It is often used for research, educational purposes, and application development. It has a simple drag-and-drop interface perfect for non-programming team members to design and implement analytical workflows. The tool includes result visualization, model validation, optimization, and data preparation capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensibility through plug-ins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No programming skills are necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple to use interface<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High financial investment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Final thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machine learning has become widely available in recent years, creating an even more competitive environment driven by agility, speed, and data analytics. These powerful tools enable data analysts to automate tasks, learn about user behaviors, and gain deeper analytic insights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many factors that go into choosing the best machine learning tool for your next project. The right tools for you will be easy to use, meet your financial requirements, and allow you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/data-scientist-in-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create automation and algorithms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that solve recurring issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>CareerFoundry\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/machine-learning-with-python\/\"><strong>Machine Learning with Python course<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is designed to ease you into this exciting area of data analytics. Possible as a standalone course as well as a specialization within our full Data Analytics Program, you\u2019ll learn and apply the machine learning skills and develop the experience needed to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also find yourself interested in the following articles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-data-mining\/\">What is data mining?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/machine-learning-skills\/\">12 Machine Learning Skills to Power Your Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/python-data-types\/\">What are the different Python data types?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, we take a look at the most popular machine learning tools used to develop new ways of collecting, interpreting, and reporting data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":20209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"yes","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-data-analytics"],"acf":{"homepage_category_featured":false},"modified_by":"Matthew Deery","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/138"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20205"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27476,"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20205\/revisions\/27476"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}