Hands-On Recommendation Systems with Python

Build industry-standard recommender systemsOnly familiarity with Python is requiredNo need to wade through complicated machine learning theory to use this bookObjectivesGet to grips with the different kinds of recommender systemsMaster data-wrangling techniques using the pandas libraryBuilding an IMDB Top 250 CloneBuild a content based engine to recommend movies based on movie metadataEmploy data-mining techniques used in building recommendersBuild industry-standard collaborative filters using powerful algorithmsBuilding Hybrid Recommenders that incorporate content based and collaborative flteringAboutRecommendation systems are at the heart of almost every internet business today; from Facebook to Netflix to Amazon. Providing good recommendations, whether it's friends, movies, or groceries, goes a long way in defining user experience and enticing your customers to use your platform.This book shows you how to do just that. You will learn about the different kinds of recommenders used in the industry and see how to build them from scratch using Python. No need to wade through tons of machine learning theory—you'll get started with building and learning about recommenders as quickly as possible..In this book, you will build an IMDB Top 250 clone, a content-based engine that works on movie metadata. You'll use collaborative filters to make use of customer behavior data, and a Hybrid Recommender that incorporates content based and collaborative filtering techniquesWith this book, all you need to get started with building recommendation systems is a familiarity with Python, and by the time you're fnished, you will have a great grasp of how recommenders work and be in a strong position to apply the techniques that you will learn to your own problem domains.