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# Machine learning 101: Where to begin?


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 18, 2024
- **Time:** 10:50–11:20 (30 min)
- **Room:** STAGE 11 (700)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1014-machine-learning-101-where-to-begin)

## Description

This presentation navigates through machine learning basics, aiding beginners in model development. It introduces machine learning and its applications, explores diverse algorithms, and details essential steps in crafting a model. Beginning with defining the problem and data preprocessing, it guides users in selecting and optimizing algorithms for peak performance through model selection and training.

Illustrated with real-world examples, the presentation underscores practical applications, enhancing audience comprehension. The conclusion succinctly encapsulates key takeaways and supplies additional learning resources. By the presentation's end, attendees will possess a robust understanding of machine learning fundamentals and the pivotal steps for constructing effective models. The provided resources empower continued exploration in this dynamic field

## Speaker

### [Lutske van der Meer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@lutske-de-leeuw)

Software Engineer at Luminis


## Related talks at this congress

- [Bringing the power of AI to your application.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/234-bringing-the-power) — Krzysztof Cieślak
- [Machine Learning for .NET Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/112-machine-learning-for) — Hannes Preishuber
- [Striving for simplicity in Data & ML](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/380-striving-for) — Matthias Niehoff
- [Unlocking the Power of AI: Accessible Language Model Tuning for All](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/106-unlocking-the-power) — Cedric Clyburn, @technicallylegare