About this ebook
"AI Programming" offers a comprehensive roadmap for developers seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical artificial intelligence concepts and practical implementation. This guide strategically combines foundational AI knowledge with hands-on programming experience, focusing on popular frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch while maintaining accessibility for readers with intermediate programming skills.
The book takes a unique dual-track approach, progressing from essential Python prerequisites through advanced topics like deep learning and model deployment. Rather than dwelling purely on theory, it provides working code examples, case studies, and performance benchmarks that demonstrate real-world applications. Each chapter builds upon previous concepts, moving from AI fundamentals and framework architecture to implementing common models and optimization strategies for production environments.
What sets this resource apart is its practical focus combined with thorough explanations of underlying concepts. While mathematical concepts are addressed, the book doesn't require advanced mathematics knowledge, making it particularly valuable for software developers transitioning to AI development. Through annotated code samples, debugging guides, and hands-on projects, readers learn to build neural networks, implement AI algorithms, and optimize their applications while understanding the reasoning behind specific implementation choices. The balanced approach to frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch provides readers with the knowledge to make informed decisions for their own projects.
Read more from Alisa Turing
Future of Coding Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSoftware Testing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAPIs Made Easy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGPU Overclocking Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMemory Basics Explained Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEmail vs Post Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCybersecurity Code Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIntroduction of The PC Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDisaster Prep Handbook Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsObject-Oriented Basics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGit and GitHub Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLinux Ubuntu What Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLucasfilm Games What Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWindows vs MacOS Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFrontend Frameworks Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDisplayPort vs HDMI Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUSB-C vs Lightning Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDigital Privacy Rights Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFacebook What Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLinux vs Windows Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsData Structures Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChrome The Browser Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinancial Setup Mexico Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPython Simplified Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSafe PC Handling Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPortable Performance Hacks Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMicro-ATX Upgrades Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWeb Development Basics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOnline Privacy Gaps Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to AI Programming
Related ebooks
Practical AI Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCode With AI Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPractical TensorFlow.js: Deep Learning in Web App Development Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAI-Powered Apps Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlockchain and IoT Complete Self-Assessment Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsQuantum Computing for Beginners: Unlocking the Next Tech Frontier Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDistributed Ledger: Putting the Wealth and Faith in a Mathematical Framework, Free of Politics and Human Error Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFrom Zero To Mining Hero: A Complete Guide For New and Experienced Crypto Miners Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDistributed Sensor Systems: Practice and Applications Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlockchain Simplified: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Learn and Understand Blockchain Technology Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStress testing A Complete Guide - 2019 Edition Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCryptowriter Volume 1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNeural Networks Explained Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsI Don't Trust You: But Blockchain and Bitcoin Will Help Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBitcoinpreneur Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRaspberry Pi 3 Projects for Java Programmers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDecentralization, Security and Business Autonomy (English Version) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLearning Apache Thrift Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Basics of Electronics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAsterisk 1.6 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsQuantum Information: From Foundations to Quantum Technology Applications Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Crypto Revolution: A Comprehensive Guide To Understanding And Trading Cryptocurrencies Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAI Unraveled: A Comprehensive Guide to Machine Learning and Deep Learning Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlockchain A to Z Explained: Become a Blockchain Pro with 400+ Terms ( English Edition ) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCryptocurrency & Blockchain: 2 Manuscripts - Understanding Cryptocurrency & Understanding Blockchain Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art of Error Correcting Coding Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsP5: IT Managed Services New Touchstone Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5SignalR Realtime Application Cookbook Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Information Technology For You
CompTia Security 701: Fundamentals of Security Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCreating Online Courses with ChatGPT | A Step-by-Step Guide with Prompt Templates Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Data Analytics for Beginners: Introduction to Data Analytics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An Ultimate Guide to Kali Linux for Beginners Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWordPress Plugin Development: Beginner's Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary of Super-Intelligence From Nick Bostrom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Write Effective Emails at Work Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Find a Wolf in Siberia (or, How to Troubleshoot Almost Anything) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLearning Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Unified Endpoint Management with Intune and the Enterprise Mobility + Security Suite Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCOMPUTER SCIENCE FOR ROOKIES Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCODING INTERVIEW: Advanced Methods to Learn and Excel in Coding Interview Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLinux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Cybersecurity Playbook for Executives Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Practical Guide Wireshark Forensics Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Practical Ethical Hacking from Scratch Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5CompTIA Network+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!: Exam N10-008 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHealth Informatics: Practical Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWho Says Elephants Can't Dance?: Leading a Great Enterprise Through Dramatic Change Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Scrum – A Pocket Guide - 2nd edition Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Personal Knowledge Graphs: Connected thinking to boost productivity, creativity and discovery Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hacking Essentials - The Beginner's Guide To Ethical Hacking And Penetration Testing Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Build a WordPress Website From Scratch 2025: Step-by-step Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSupercommunicator: Explaining the Complicated So Anyone Can Understand Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Getting started with Audacity 1.3 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5CompTIA ITF+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!: Exam FC0-U61 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for AI Programming
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
AI Programming - Alisa Turing
Python Programming Essentials for AI Development
In the bustling landscape of artificial intelligence, Python has emerged as the undisputed lingua franca. Like a master key that unlocks countless doors, Python's elegance and versatility have made it the go-to language for AI developers worldwide. But what makes this seemingly simple language so powerful in the realm of artificial intelligence?
The Foundation: Python Basics for AI
Before we dive into the intricate world of AI programming, let's establish our foundational building blocks. Python's syntax, often praised for its readability, mirrors English-like statements. This isn't a coincidence – it was designed with clarity in mind, making it an ideal choice for expressing complex AI algorithms.
Did You Know? Python was named after the British comedy group Monty Python, not the snake! This quirky origin reflects the language's philosophy of making programming fun and accessible.
Data Structures: The Building Blocks of AI
In AI development, data is our currency, and Python provides robust structures to manage it efficiently. Lists, dictionaries, sets, and tuples form the backbone of data manipulation. Think of these structures as different types of containers – each with its specific purpose in the AI ecosystem.
Lists: Ordered sequences perfect for storing training data
Dictionaries: Key-value pairs ideal for feature mapping
Sets: Unique collections useful for filtering duplicate data
Tuples: Immutable sequences for storing fixed parameters
NumPy: The Numerical Powerhouse
Enter NumPy, the numerical computing library that transforms Python from a general-purpose language into a scientific computing powerhouse. Its array operations are blazingly fast, making it indispensable for AI applications.
NumPy arrays can perform operations up to 50 times faster than traditional Python lists, making them crucial for large-scale AI computations.
Pandas: Data Manipulation Made Easy
If NumPy is the engine, Pandas is the sophisticated transmission system of our AI vehicle. It provides powerful data structures and operations for manipulating numerical tables and time series. The DataFrame object, Pandas' primary data structure, handles complex operations with remarkable ease.
Object-Oriented Programming in AI
In AI development, we often need to create reusable, modular code. Object-oriented programming (OOP) principles in Python allow us to build complex AI systems while maintaining clean, organized code. Classes become blueprints for AI models, methods become training procedures, and inheritance helps us build upon existing algorithms.
Did You Know? The most popular deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch are built using Python's OOP principles, allowing developers to create complex neural networks with just a few lines of code.
Functions and Lambda Expressions
Functions in Python act as the workhorses of AI development. They encapsulate complex operations and make our code modular and reusable. Lambda expressions, Python's way of creating small anonymous functions, are particularly useful in data preprocessing and feature engineering.
Essential Libraries for AI Development
SciPy: Advanced computing and optimization
Scikit-learn: Machine learning algorithms and tools
Matplotlib: Data visualization and plotting
TensorFlow/PyTorch: Deep learning frameworks
Code Patterns in AI
Certain code patterns appear frequently in AI development. The pipeline pattern, for instance, is crucial for data preprocessing. The factory pattern helps in creating different types of AI models, while the observer pattern is useful in training