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• Data Science Things Roundup #8

  January 25, 2017 · data-science machine-learning resources

  Data Science Things Roundup #8: Dive into LIME for model interpretation, sklearn-expertsys for interpretable classifiers, and the value of nearest neighbors.

• BaseN Encoding Grid Search in Category Encoders

  December 18, 2016 · category-encoders data-science machine-learning

  Explore category_encoders' BaseN encoder for representing categorical data. Learn how to use scikit-learn's grid search to find the optimal encoding base.

• Category Encoders accepted into scikit-learn-contrib

  November 20, 2016 · category-encoders data-science open-source

  Category Encoders, a Python library for encoding categorical variables, has been accepted into the scikit-learn-contrib ecosystem. A project milestone!

• Data Science Things Roundup #7

  November 10, 2016 · data-science machine-learning resources

  Data Science Things Roundup #7: Python-focused edition featuring Intel's Python Distribution, Go-Python for extensions, and PyFilesystem for unified access.

• Category Encoders now on conda-forge

  September 17, 2016 · category-encoders data-science open-source

  The category_encoders Python package is now available on conda-forge, making installation easier for Conda users. Learn about the package and feedstock.

• Data Science Things Roundup #6

  July 20, 2016 · data-science machine-learning resources

  Data Science Things Roundup #6: Focuses on calendar visualizations with D3.js Calendar Heatmap and Bostock's Calendar View, plus insights on coding interviews.

• Introducing unified glob-syntax in git-pandas

  June 15, 2016 · data-science git-pandas python

  Explore the unified glob syntax (`include_globs`, `ignore_globs`) for git-pandas v2.0, offering flexible file pattern specification and usability.

• Parallelizing cumulative blame in git-pandas with joblib

  June 12, 2016 · data-science git-pandas performance

  Boost git-pandas cumulative blame analysis performance with joblib. Parallel processing via multithreading speeds up this costly operation.

• Growing Pedal Wrencher

  May 14, 2016 · cycling growth python

  How I worked to grow pedal wrencher after the launch hype faded, with blogging, user education, profile and registration redesigns, and social media.

• Exit Interviews in Startups

  May 5, 2016 · culture management startups

  Exit interviews are crucial for startups. Discover methods to gather honest feedback, identify systemic issues, and enhance retention from departing employees.