<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Shuyeb’s Substack]]></title><description><![CDATA[My personal Substack]]></description><link>https://shuyeb.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SDEL!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7953ec87-6879-4a81-91f5-8c1bc6517ae5_853x853.png</url><title>Shuyeb’s Substack</title><link>https://shuyeb.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:44:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shuyeb.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[shuyeb@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[shuyeb@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[shuyeb@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[shuyeb@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Know the basic difference between Artificial Intelligence vs Machine Learning vs Data Science vs Deep Learning vs Generative AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most easy way to understand AI, ML, Deep Learning, Gen AI and Data Science]]></description><link>https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/know-the-basic-difference-between</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/know-the-basic-difference-between</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:08:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hd82!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095355c5-e883-47c1-81e7-68681f36826e_819x1219.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are the most easy ways to understand the basic difference between Artificial Intelligence vs Machine Learning vs Data Science vs Deep Learning vs Generative AI</p><h1>&#11088; <strong>1. STORY-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK METHOD</strong></h1><p>&#8220;Imagine you walk into a restaurant.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>There&#8217;s a chef chopping vegetables.<br>There&#8217;s a sous-chef following instructions.<br>There&#8217;s a head chef designing the entire menu.<br>And in the corner&#8230; there&#8217;s a robot assistant baking desserts based on your mood.</p><p>Now imagine this entire kitchen is the world of AI.</p><p>&#128313; The <em>head chef</em> = <strong>Artificial Intelligence</strong><br>He decides the vision &#8212; making machines act intelligently.</p><p>&#128313; The <em>sous-chef</em> = <strong>Machine Learning</strong><br>Learns patterns from recipes (data) to follow instructions better each time.</p><p>&#128313; The <em>chef chopping + preparing ingredients</em> = <strong>Data Science</strong><br>Collects, cleans, analyzes &#8212; gives everyone the right ingredients.</p><p>&#128313; The <em>robot pastry chef</em> mastering complex patterns = <strong>Deep Learning</strong><br>Learns on its own by recognizing thousands of examples (like images, audio, patterns).</p><p>&#128313; And the robot creating NEW dishes that never existed before = <strong>Generative AI</strong><br>It doesn&#8217;t just follow recipes&#8230;<br>It <em>creates</em> new ones &#8212; new images, stories, songs, code&#8230; anything.</p><p>So next time someone asks the difference?</p><p>Just remember the kitchen:</p><p>AI = The vision<br>ML = The learner<br>Data Science = The analyst<br>Deep Learning = The advanced learner<br>Generative AI = The creator</p><p>Simple.&#8221;</p><p></p><h1>&#11088; <strong>2. REVERSE LEARNING EXPERIENCE</strong></h1><p>&#8220;Let&#8217;s start from the END.</p><p>Here&#8217;s a piece of text written by an AI.<br>It didn&#8217;t exist a minute ago.<br>That&#8217;s <strong>Generative AI</strong> &#8212; systems that <em>create</em> new content.</p><p>Now step back one layer.</p><p>How does a machine learn to generate something like this?</p><p>That&#8217;s where <strong>Deep Learning</strong> comes in &#8212; advanced neural networks trained on massive data.</p><p>Step back further.</p><p>How does the system <em>learn patterns</em>?<br>That&#8217;s <strong>Machine Learning</strong> &#8212; algorithms improving from experience.</p><p>Step back again.</p><p>Where did the <em>data</em> come from?<br>That&#8217;s <strong>Data Science</strong> &#8212; collecting, cleaning, and preparing data for ML and DL.</p><p>And finally&#8230;</p><p>All these systems together fall under the big umbrella called <strong>Artificial Intelligence</strong> &#8212; machines designed to mimic intelligent behaviour.</p><p>So the hierarchy backwards is:</p><p><strong>Generative AI &#8594; Deep Learning &#8594; Machine Learning &#8594; Data Science &#8594; Artificial Intelligence</strong></p><p>Start with creation &#8594; end with concept.</p><p>That&#8217;s how you understand the full picture.&#8221;</p><p></p><h1>&#11088; <strong>3. METAPHOR MASTERCLASS FORMAT</strong></h1><p>&#8220;Imagine AI is a SCHOOL.</p><p>&#128216; <strong>Artificial Intelligence = The School Itself</strong><br>The big system &#8212; mission is to make humans smarter.</p><p>&#128105;&#8205;&#127979; <strong>Machine Learning = The Teachers</strong><br>They learn patterns, improve, adapt, teach better over time.</p><p>&#128218; <strong>Data Science = The Librarian + Research Department</strong><br>Collects information, organizes knowledge, helps teachers decide what to teach.</p><p>&#129504; <strong>Deep Learning = The Genius Student Who Learns Everything</strong><br>Learns complex subjects by analyzing thousands of examples.</p><p>&#127912; <strong>Generative AI = The Creative Student Everyone Talks About</strong><br>They don&#8217;t just learn.<br>They CREATE &#8212; new poems, new art, new stories, new ideas.</p><p>So when someone gets confused, just use the SCHOOL metaphor:</p><p>AI = School<br>ML = Teachers<br>Data Science = Librarian<br>Deep Learning = Genius student<br>Generative AI = Creative student</p><p>One metaphor&#8230; total clarity.&#8221;</p><p></p><h1>&#11088; <strong>4. SCENARIO SIMULATION TEACHING TECHNIQUE</strong></h1><p>&#8220;Let&#8217;s imagine you just joined a company as an AI Intern.</p><p>Your manager gives you five tasks:</p><p><strong>Task 1:</strong><br>&#8216;Can you help us automate some decision-making?&#8217;<br>You say: &#8216;Sure &#8212; that&#8217;s <strong>Artificial Intelligence</strong>.&#8217;</p><p><strong>Task 2:</strong><br>&#8216;Can you build a model that predicts customer churn?&#8217;<br>That&#8217;s <strong>Machine Learning</strong> &#8212; learning patterns from past data.</p><p><strong>Task 3:</strong><br>&#8216;Before that, can you clean the data and explore it?&#8217;<br>That&#8217;s <strong>Data Science</strong> &#8212; preparing and analyzing data.</p><p><strong>Task 4:</strong><br>&#8216;Now build a neural network that recognizes customer behavior.&#8217;<br>That&#8217;s <strong>Deep Learning</strong> &#8212; advanced neural networks.</p><p><strong>Task 5:</strong><br>&#8216;And finally, can you generate new product descriptions automatically?&#8217;<br>That&#8217;s <strong>Generative AI</strong> &#8212; systems that <em>create</em> new content.</p><p>Same company.<br>Different tasks.<br>Different layers of AI.</p><p>Now you understand the difference <em>in action</em>, not in theory.&#8221;</p><p></p><h1>&#11088; <strong>5. INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD STORYTELLING STYLE</strong></h1><p>Let&#8217;s understand this visually.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hd82!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095355c5-e883-47c1-81e7-68681f36826e_819x1219.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hd82!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095355c5-e883-47c1-81e7-68681f36826e_819x1219.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hd82!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095355c5-e883-47c1-81e7-68681f36826e_819x1219.png 848w, 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Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA["Pandas" in Python - Simplified 🎯]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most easy and simple way to understand Pandas in python]]></description><link>https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/pandas-in-python-simplified</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/pandas-in-python-simplified</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:54:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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(Explained Like You&#8217;re in 6th Grade)</strong></h3><p>Imagine your <strong>Math teacher</strong> gives you a big table of marks for the whole class:</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! 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With Pandas, it&#8217;s as simple as:</p><pre><code><code>import pandas as pd  

# Create a simple table (DataFrame)  
data = {
    "Name": ["Rahul", "Aisha", "Karan"],  
    "Math": [85, 92, 70],  
    "Science": [90, 88, 75],  
    "English": [78, 95, 80]  
}  

df = pd.DataFrame(data)  

print(df["Math"].mean())  # Average of Math marks </code></code></pre><p>Boom &#128165; Pandas instantly gives you the answer.</p><h3><strong>&#127775; Why is Pandas Important in Data Science &amp; AI?</strong></h3><ul><li><p>It makes working with <strong>large amounts of data</strong> super easy.</p></li><li><p>It&#8217;s like having <strong>Excel inside Python, but much more powerful</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Every Data Scientist, ML Engineer, or AI Professional uses Pandas daily.</p></li></ul><p>&#128161; <strong>In short:</strong> Pandas = <strong>Python&#8217;s data superhero</strong> &#128060; that helps you organize, clean, and analyze information with speed and simplicity.</p><p>Follow <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Shuyeb N Mohammed&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:289645302,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/095df0d1-d11c-4b99-8909-71f35b0163ed_853x853.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;4c182980-bd8c-4892-8a1a-58413a3b3e01&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> for more such simplified articles to build your knowledge in AI &amp; ML, Data Science </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! 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This curated listicle introduces you to the top 10 advanced Python libraries that can supercharge your projects and expand your skill set towards the journey of mastering Artificial Intelligence.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! 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NumPy</strong></p><p><strong>NumPy </strong>forms the foundation of numerical computing in Python. It provides support for large multi-dimensional arrays and matrices, along with high-level mathematical functions.</p><p><strong>2. Pandas</strong></p><p><strong>Pandas </strong>offers data structures and functions that are ideal for data manipulation and analysis. It is perfect for handling structured data, making it essential for data preprocessing tasks.</p><p><strong>3. Matplotlib</strong></p><p><strong>Matplotlib </strong>is the go-to library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations in Python. Its versatility in plotting helps you present your findings effectively.</p><p><strong>4. Scikit-learn</strong></p><p><strong>Scikit-learn </strong>is a powerful machine learning library that supports various algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, and more. It simplifies model training and evaluation.</p><p><strong>5. TensorFlow</strong></p><p><strong>TensorFlow </strong>is a popular library for machine learning and deep learning applications, created by Google. It offers a flexible ecosystem for building and deploying ML models.</p><p><strong>6. Keras</strong></p><p><strong>Keras </strong>acts as an interface for TensorFlow, making it easier to build neural networks. It streamlines the process of creating deep learning models, perfect for AI enthusiasts.</p><p><strong>7. Seaborn</strong></p><p><strong>Seaborn </strong>is a data visualization library based on Matplotlib. It provides a high-level interface for creating informative and attractive statistical graphics.</p><p><strong>8. NLTK (Natural Language Toolkit)</strong></p><p>For NLP enthusiasts, <strong>NLTK </strong>is a must-have Python library. It supports various tasks like tokenization, stemming, tagging, parsing, and more, making it indispensable for text analysis.</p><p><strong>9. Statsmodels</strong></p><p><strong>Statsmodels </strong>focuses on estimating and interpreting statistical models. It complements Scikit-learn by offering tools for regression, time series analysis, and more.</p><p><strong>10. XGBoost</strong></p><p><strong>XGBoost </strong>is a versatile library for gradient boosting algorithms. It is known for its efficiency and speed in building machine learning models, making it a favorite in competitive data science.</p><p>When navigating the vast landscape of Python libraries for data science, AI, and machine learning, incorporating these advanced tools in your projects can give you a competitive edge. Whether you are a student exploring the realms of data science or a professional seeking to enhance your machine learning capabilities, these libraries will be invaluable assets in your journey towards success.</p><p>Explore, experiment, and elevate your skills with these top 10 advanced Python libraries, and unlock the true potential of your projects in the realms of data science, AI, and machine learning. 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Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Let&#8217;s explain <strong>StandardScaler</strong> in a very simple way:</p><p>Assume. you and your friends just got your math test scores who attended exams and marks can be out of 50, 100, or even 200 depending on the exam</p><p>3 students wrote the exam of 50 marks, 5 students wrote the exam of 100 marks, 2 students wrote the exam of 200 marks</p><p>Some got <strong>very high marks</strong>, some got <strong>very low</strong>, and some are in the <strong>middle</strong>.</p><p>Now, suppose we want to compare all 10 students <strong>fairly</strong>. But the problem is: How do we compare them on the <strong>same scale</strong>?</p><h3><strong>&#128207; StandardScaler to the Rescue!</strong></h3><p>The <strong>StandardScaler</strong> is like a teacher who says:</p><p>&#128073; &#8220;Let&#8217;s <strong>shift</strong> all scores so that the average (mean) becomes <strong>0</strong> and spread (standard deviation) becomes <strong>1</strong>.&#8221;</p><p>This means:</p><ol><li><p><strong>Subtract the average</strong> (so everyone is compared from the middle point).</p></li><li><p><strong>Divide by the spread (standard deviation)</strong> (so scores are not too stretched or too squeezed).</p></li></ol><h3><strong>&#9878;&#65039; Example</strong></h3><p>Suppose marks are: <strong>[50, 60, 70, 80, 90]</strong></p><ul><li><p>Average = 70</p></li><li><p>Spread (std dev) &#8776; 14</p></li></ul><p>Now for a student with 80 marks:</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png" width="535" height="103" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:103,&quot;width&quot;:535,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Article content&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Article content" title="Article content" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jtNy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74c54176-90b9-43d9-93bd-e351748a6278_535x103.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"></figcaption></figure></div><p>This means <strong>80 is 0.71 standard units above the average</strong>.</p><p>Similarly, 60 would become <strong>-0.71</strong>, meaning <strong>below average</strong>.</p><h3><strong>&#127757; Why do we use it in Data Science?</strong></h3><p>In real-world data:</p><ul><li><p>One feature could be <strong>age (0&#8211;100 years)</strong></p></li><li><p>Another feature could be <strong>salary (&#8377;10,000 &#8211; &#8377;1,00,0000)</strong></p></li></ul><p>If we don&#8217;t scale them, salary (big numbers) will dominate the model.</p><p>StandardScaler makes them <strong>equal and fair</strong> by putting everything on the same scale.</p><p>&#128161; <strong>In short</strong></p><p>StandardScaler = &#8220;Make the data fair by centering around 0 and scaling by how spread out it is.&#8221;</p><p>You import it like this:</p><p>from <strong>sklearn.preprocessing</strong> import <strong>StandardScaler</strong></p><ul><li><p>sklearn &#8594; the library</p></li><li><p>preprocessing &#8594; the module inside sklearn (for preparing/cleaning data)</p></li><li><p>StandardScaler &#8594; the specific class we use for standardization</p></li></ul><p>Follow <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Shuyeb N Mohammed&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:289645302,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/095df0d1-d11c-4b99-8909-71f35b0163ed_853x853.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;e054115c-1845-4815-8db1-b68f458bb016&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> for more such articles, Happy learning :)</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Machine Learning Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demystifying the Steps to Turn Data into Smart Predictions]]></description><link>https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/a-beginners-guide-to-building-a-machine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/a-beginners-guide-to-building-a-machine</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:51:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QBSL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf9092bc-9985-4e00-8a11-75206a52ff9a_1024x1024.webp" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QBSL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf9092bc-9985-4e00-8a11-75206a52ff9a_1024x1024.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QBSL!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf9092bc-9985-4e00-8a11-75206a52ff9a_1024x1024.webp 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Machine learning sounds like magic&#8212;computers learning on their own? But in reality, building a machine learning model is a step-by-step process that&#8217;s surprisingly approachable. </p><p>Let&#8217;s break it down into simple, relatable terms so anyone can understand how these models come to life.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><h3>1. Define the Problem: What Do You Want to Solve?</h3><p>Before diving in, it&#8217;s important to know what you&#8217;re trying to achieve. Are you classifying something (e.g., &#8220;Is this email spam or not?&#8221;) or predicting a number (e.g., &#8220;What will this house sell for?&#8221;)? Think of this as deciding the goal of your recipe before cooking.</p><h3>2. Gather and Prepare the Data: The Ingredients for Success</h3><p>Data is the lifeblood of any machine learning model. Start by collecting it from reliable sources. Just like washing vegetables before cooking, you need to clean your data&#8212;remove errors, fill in missing information, and ensure it&#8217;s consistent. Finally, split the data into two parts:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Input features (X):</strong> These are the factors you&#8217;ll use to make predictions (like location and size for a house price).</p></li><li><p><strong>Target variable (y):</strong> This is the outcome you&#8217;re trying to predict (like the actual house price).</p></li></ul><h3>3. Explore the Data (EDA): Get to Know It</h3><p>Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) is like studying the recipe before cooking. You&#8217;ll look for patterns, relationships, and trends. For example, is there a connection between the size of a house and its price? This step helps you understand your data deeply.</p><h3>4. Split the Dataset: Train vs. Test</h3><p>Think of this as dividing your ingredients into two bowls:</p><ul><li><p>The <strong>training set</strong> is for teaching your model.</p></li><li><p>The <strong>testing set</strong> is for seeing how well your model learned.<br>This separation ensures you can measure performance without bias.</p></li></ul><h3>5. Choose an Algorithm: Pick Your Tool</h3><p>Different tools are suited for different jobs. For instance:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Linear regression</strong> for straightforward predictions like house prices.</p></li><li><p><strong>Decision trees</strong> for more complex choices.</p></li><li><p><strong>Neural networks</strong> for big, intricate problems like recognizing faces in photos.</p></li></ul><h3>6. Train the Model: Time to Cook!</h3><p>Here, you feed the training data into your chosen algorithm. The model starts learning the patterns and relationships within the data to make predictions.</p><h3>7. Optimize Hyperparameters: Fine-Tune the Recipe</h3><p>Every algorithm has adjustable settings (like the baking temperature in a recipe). Tuning these &#8220;hyperparameters&#8221; ensures your model performs its best.</p><h3>8. Feature Selection: Simplify Where Possible</h3><p>Sometimes, less is more. By choosing only the most important features, you can make your model faster and more efficient without losing accuracy. For example, if predicting house prices, you might find that the number of bedrooms matters more than the color of the front door.</p><h3>9. Cross-Validation: Test and Verify</h3><p>To ensure your model is robust, test it repeatedly on different parts of the data. This is like tasting your dish at various stages to make sure it&#8217;s just right.</p><h3>10. Evaluate the Model: Did It Work?</h3><p>Use metrics like accuracy or error rate to see how well your model performs on the testing data. Think of this as your friends or family tasting the dish and giving feedback.</p><h3>11. Deploy the Model: Share It with the World</h3><p>Once your model performs well, it&#8217;s ready to be used. Whether it&#8217;s recommending products online or detecting spam, your model becomes part of a real-world application.</p><h3>Final Thoughts</h3><p>Building a machine learning model is like following a recipe&#8212;it&#8217;s an iterative process of trying, tweaking, and refining until you get the desired outcome. While the tools and steps might vary based on the project, the essence remains the same: using data to teach machines how to solve problems efficiently.</p><p>So, whether you&#8217;re predicting house prices or creating an AI assistant, this process is your blueprint to bring your ideas to life!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Single Sign-On (SSO) and Why It Matters: Unlocking Simplicity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Layman's Guide to Effortless and Secure Access Across Your Digital World]]></description><link>https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/what-is-single-sign-on-sso-and-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/what-is-single-sign-on-sso-and-why</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:44:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?</strong></p><p>Imagine having a master key that unlocks all the doors in a building&#8212;you don&#8217;t need a separate key for each door. That&#8217;s what Single Sign-On (SSO) does for your digital world. It&#8217;s a user-friendly authentication system that lets you access multiple apps and services with just one set of login credentials. No more juggling multiple passwords or logging in repeatedly!</p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><p><strong>How Does SSO Work?</strong></p><p>SSO may sound complex, but let&#8217;s break it down into simple steps:</p><ol><li><p><strong>Login Once:</strong> You enter your username and password on an SSO login page.</p></li><li><p><strong>Identity Verified:</strong> The system checks your credentials through an Identity Provider (think of services like Google or Facebook).</p></li><li><p><strong>Access Granted:</strong> Once verified, you receive a digital "pass" called an authentication token, allowing seamless access to all linked applications.</p></li></ol><p><strong>A Closer Look: The Technical Flow</strong><br>Let&#8217;s peek under the hood to see how SSO functions:</p><ol><li><p>You begin by logging in through an SSO page.</p></li><li><p>The system redirects you to the Identity Provider (e.g., Google).</p></li><li><p>You input your credentials, which are verified by the Identity Provider.</p></li><li><p>Upon successful authentication, the provider generates a token (e.g., SAML or OAuth).</p></li><li><p>This token is passed back to the SSO system, which validates it.</p></li><li><p>Once validated, you&#8217;re granted access to all connected apps&#8212;no additional logins needed!</p></li></ol><p><strong>Why Does SSO Matter?</strong></p><p>Let&#8217;s compare life <em>with</em> and <em>without</em> SSO:</p><p><strong>Without SSO:</strong></p><ul><li><p>You need separate usernames and passwords for every service.</p></li><li><p>Remembering multiple credentials leads to "password fatigue."</p></li><li><p>Security risks rise because users tend to reuse passwords or store them insecurely.</p></li><li><p>Valuable time is wasted on logging in repeatedly or resetting forgotten passwords.</p></li><li><p>IT teams are bogged down with password-related support requests.</p></li></ul><p><strong>With SSO:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Log in once, and you&#8217;re good to go for all linked services.</p></li><li><p>User experience improves drastically with faster, hassle-free access.</p></li><li><p>Security is enhanced through centralized authentication and monitoring.</p></li><li><p>IT departments save time and money on password management.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key Benefits of SSO</strong></p><ol><li><p><strong>Enhanced Security:</strong> Stronger protection through centralized control and easier monitoring.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reduced Password Fatigue:</strong> Users only need to remember one password.</p></li><li><p><strong>Better User Experience:</strong> Seamless access across applications.</p></li><li><p><strong>Lower IT Support Costs:</strong> Fewer password reset requests and related issues.</p></li><li><p><strong>Centralized Access Control:</strong> Simplified management of who can access what.</p></li><li><p><strong>Improved Compliance:</strong> Easier to meet data security regulations.</p></li></ol><p><strong>Tips for Successful SSO Implementation</strong></p><ol><li><p><strong>Pick the Right Protocol:</strong> Choose from SAML, OAuth, or OpenID Connect based on your needs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Plan Your Identity Provider:</strong> Select a reliable provider like Google, Microsoft Azure, or Okta.</p></li><li><p><strong>Integrate Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):</strong> Add an extra layer of security for sensitive apps.</p></li><li><p><strong>Map Your Applications:</strong> Understand which services will be part of the SSO ecosystem.</p></li><li><p><strong>Think Ahead:</strong> Design a system that can scale as your organization grows.</p></li></ol><p><strong>Important Considerations</strong><br>Before diving in, keep these in mind:</p><ul><li><p>Choose an Identity Provider that suits your organization&#8217;s needs.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compatibility with existing applications and systems.</p></li><li><p>Plan for failover to handle outages without disrupting access.</p></li><li><p>Integrate with user directories (like Active Directory) for seamless management.</p></li><li><p>Continuously monitor for security threats and performance issues.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who Benefits Most from SSO?</strong><br>SSO is ideal for:</p><ul><li><p>Enterprises managing large teams across multiple tools.</p></li><li><p>Businesses relying on many cloud-based SaaS applications.</p></li><li><p>Organizations prioritizing security and compliance.</p></li><li><p>Companies scaling their IT infrastructure to handle growth.</p></li></ul><p><strong>SSO: Simplify, Secure, and Scale Your Digital Experience</strong><br>Single Sign-On is more than a convenience&#8212;it&#8217;s a powerful tool that enhances security, streamlines access, and makes life easier for both users and IT teams. By implementing SSO, businesses can focus more on innovation and growth while ensuring their systems remain secure and user-friendly.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! 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It&#8217;s about following some straightforward principles to make your API easy to use, reliable, and efficient. Here are the top 8 tips explained in a simple way:</p><h3>1. <strong>Choose the Right Actions for the Right Job</strong></h3><p>APIs talk to apps using HTTP actions. Here&#8217;s how to pick the right one:</p><ul><li><p><strong>GET</strong>: For fetching data (e.g., "Show me all orders").</p></li><li><p><strong>POST</strong>: For creating something new (e.g., "Add a new user").</p></li><li><p><strong>PUT</strong>: For updating something completely or creating it if it doesn&#8217;t exist.</p></li><li><p><strong>PATCH</strong>: For updating just part of something.</p></li><li><p><strong>DELETE</strong>: For removing things (e.g., "Delete this product").</p></li></ul><h3>2. <strong>Keep URLs Focused on Things, Not Actions</strong></h3><p>Think of API endpoints like addresses. Each one represents a "thing" (a resource), not an action.</p><ul><li><p>Good: <code>/users</code> (to manage users) or <code>/orders</code> (to handle orders).</p></li><li><p>Bad: <code>/create-user</code> or <code>/delete-order</code>.</p></li></ul><p>Keep them short, meaningful, and focused on the "nouns" of your application.</p><h3>3. <strong>Don&#8217;t Make the API Remember Anything</strong></h3><p>Each request to your API should include everything it needs. Don&#8217;t rely on the server to remember what the user did last time. This makes the API easier to scale and ensures users don&#8217;t lose data if servers restart.</p><h3>4. <strong>Speak in Common Language (Status Codes)</strong></h3><p>Let your API "respond" in ways users (and developers) easily understand. Use common HTTP status codes:</p><ul><li><p><strong>200 OK</strong>: Success!</p></li><li><p><strong>201 Created</strong>: Something new was created.</p></li><li><p><strong>204 No Content</strong>: Successfully deleted, no extra info to show.</p></li><li><p><strong>400 Bad Request</strong>: Something&#8217;s wrong with the request.</p></li><li><p><strong>404 Not Found</strong>: The resource doesn&#8217;t exist.</p></li><li><p><strong>500 Internal Server Error</strong>: Something broke on the server.</p></li></ul><p>These codes are like signposts for users and apps interacting with your API.</p><div><hr></div><h3>5. <strong>Handle Large Data with Pagination and Filters</strong></h3><p>If your API returns lots of information (e.g., 10,000 users), break it into pages to avoid overwhelming users. Add options for filtering and sorting, so they can quickly find what they need. For example:<br><code>GET /users?page=2&amp;limit=10&amp;sort=created_at</code></p><h3>6. <strong>Plan for Future Updates with Versioning</strong></h3><p>APIs grow and change over time. Use version numbers to ensure older apps can still use the older version of your API. For example:</p><ul><li><p>Add a version to the URL: <code>/v1/users</code> or <code>/v2/users</code>.</p></li><li><p>Or use headers: <code>Accept: application/vnd.example.v1+json</code>.</p></li></ul><p>This avoids breaking anything for existing users when you improve your API.</p><h3>7. <strong>Be Consistent and Clear in Responses</strong></h3><p>Always return information in the same format (e.g., JSON). Make error messages useful, with clear details about what went wrong. For example:</p><pre><code><code>{
  "error": {
    "code": 400,
    "message": "Invalid email address."
  }
}
</code></code></pre><p>Consistency makes it easier for users to trust and work with your API.</p><h3>8. <strong>Keep It Secure</strong></h3><p>Protect your API and its users by:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Authenticating</strong> users (using API keys or OAuth).</p></li><li><p><strong>Encrypting</strong> everything with HTTPS.</p></li><li><p>Limiting how often users can make requests to prevent abuse.</p></li></ul><p>A secure API keeps data safe and builds trust with your users.</p><p><strong>Why These Tips Matter</strong><br>By following these tips, your API will be user-friendly, scalable, and future-proof. Whether you&#8217;re building an API for an app, website, or service, these principles will help you create something users love and developers appreciate.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/refer/shuyebnmohammed?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_context=post&amp;utm_content=152084995&amp;utm_campaign=writer_referral_button&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Start a Substack&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Start writing today. Use the button below to create a Substack of your own</p></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/refer/shuyebnmohammed?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_context=post&amp;utm_content=152084995&amp;utm_campaign=writer_referral_button&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Start a Substack&quot;,&quot;hasDynamicSubstitutions&quot;:false}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/refer/shuyebnmohammed?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_context=post&amp;utm_content=152084995&amp;utm_campaign=writer_referral_button"><span>Start a Substack</span></a></p></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack.]]></description><link>https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/coming-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://shuyeb.substack.com/p/coming-soon</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shuyeb N Mohammed]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:22:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SDEL!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7953ec87-6879-4a81-91f5-8c1bc6517ae5_853x853.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is Shuyeb&#8217;s Substack.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://shuyeb.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>