
737: scikit-learn's Past, Present and Future, with scikit-learn co-founder Dr. Gaël Varoquaux
Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
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Exploring the Popularity and Evolution of Scikit-learn
The hosts delve into the surprising popularity of Scikit-learn, discussing factors like daily download numbers, usage by millions of users, and its unexpected relevance in data science. They also recount the history of Scikit-learn, from its beginnings as a sub-package of SciPy to becoming a vital player in machine learning, highlighting the collaborative efforts that shaped its development and the creation of a renowned API. The chapter concludes by reflecting on the evolution of machine learning projects in Python and the collaborative nature of building a strong ecosystem.
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