Preface

For humans, learning from mistakes is a fundamental rule. Why should it not be the same for machines? Machine learning algorithms will do just that: learn from experience. Machine learning gives computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. It starts with real examples, extracts the models (that is, the rules that govern their operation), and uses them to make predictions about new examples.

MATLAB provides essential tools for understanding the amazing world of machine learning. Solving machine learning problems becomes extremely easy with the use of the tools available in the MATLAB environment. This is because MATLAB is a strong environment for interactive exploration.

For each topic, after a concise theoretical basis, you will be involved in real-life solutions. By the end of the book, you will be able to apply machine learning techniques and leverage the full capabilities of the MATLAB platform through real-world examples.