A comprehensive guide to advanced Gradient Boosting techniques, implementations, and optimization. Develop a deep understanding of algorithms like XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost, and learn to apply them effectively to complex machine learning problems. This course covers the theoretical underpinnings, practical implementation details, advanced regularization methods, hyperparameter tuning strategies, and model interpretability specific to gradient boosting models.
Prerequisites Python & ML Fundamentals
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Gradient Boosting Theory
Understand the mathematical foundations and algorithmic details of Gradient Boosting Machines (GBMs).
Advanced Algorithm Implementation
Implement and configure XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost using their respective libraries.
Regularization Techniques
Apply advanced regularization methods specifically designed for boosting algorithms to prevent overfitting.
Hyperparameter Optimization
Employ sophisticated strategies for tuning hyperparameters of gradient boosting models for optimal performance.
Model Interpretation
Utilize techniques like SHAP to interpret the predictions and behavior of complex gradient boosting models.
Performance Optimization
Optimize gradient boosting models for speed, memory usage, and predictive accuracy on large datasets.
Customization
Implement custom loss functions and evaluation metrics within boosting frameworks.
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