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Yes. 90% of the ML techniques you learn will be passé in five years. 90% of the algorithms you learn will still matter in five years.
by rspeer 9y ago
Yes.
90% of the ML techniques you learn will be passé in five years. 90% of the algorithms you learn will still matter in five years.
- castle-bravo 9y agoSeconding and elaborating on this: If your technique is underperforming, you'll be in a position to find out why instead of just throwing your hands up. You'll be better able to select which technique to use. You'll understand what the parameters mean and be able to select and adjust them in a principled way instead of through trial-and-error. In short, you'll build better models in less time if you understand the underlying theory.