Day 3 - Batch vs. Online Machine Learning 🧠

Day 3 - Batch vs. Online Machine Learning 🧠

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πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Batch Machine Learning

  • πŸ“Š Data Processing: Processes entire dataset at once.

    • Example: Training a model on a historical dataset of customer purchases at the end of each month.
  • πŸ”„ Model Update: Model is trained on the entire dataset in one go, then deployed.

    • Example: A fraud detection model trained annually on the previous year's transaction data.
  • ⚑ Efficiency: More efficient for large, static datasets.

    • Example: Image recognition models trained on a large, labeled dataset like ImageNet.
  • πŸ› οΈ Complexity: Typically simpler to implement.

    • Example: Batch training in Python using libraries like TensorFlow or Scikit-learn.
  • πŸ’» Resource Usage: High memory and computational power required during training.

    • Example: Using a high-performance GPU cluster to train deep learning models.
  • πŸ“… Use Case: Ideal for scenarios where data doesn't change frequently.

    • Example: Predictive maintenance models for industrial equipment updated once a year.

πŸš€ Online Machine Learning

  • πŸ“ˆ Data Processing: Processes data incrementally as it arrives.

    • Example: A recommendation system that updates with each user's interaction in real-time.
  • πŸ”„ Model Update: Model is continuously updated with new data.

    • Example: Stock price prediction model that learns from every new trade executed.
  • ⚑ Efficiency: Suitable for dynamic datasets with frequent updates.

    • Example: Spam filters that adapt to new types of spam emails as they appear.
  • 🧩 Complexity: Requires more sophisticated algorithms for continuous learning.

    • Example: Implementing algorithms like Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) to update models with streaming data.
  • πŸ”‹ Resource Usage: Can be less resource-intensive over time, as it doesn’t require retraining on the full dataset.

    • Example: A sensor data model in an IoT system that learns from each new data point without reprocessing old data.
  • πŸ“‘ Use Case: Ideal for real-time applications and systems with streaming data.

    • Example: Online advertising systems that adjust bidding strategies based on user interactions in real-time.
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