Natural Language Processing with Python: Master text processing, language modeling, and NLP applications with Python's powerful tools

· Packt Publishing Ltd
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Learn NLP with Python through practical exercises, advanced topics like transformers, and real-world projects such as chatbots and dashboards. A comprehensive guide for mastering NLP techniques.Key Features
  • A comprehensive guide to processing, analyzing, and modeling human language with Python
  • Real-world projects that reinforce NLP concepts, including chatbot design and sentiment analysis
  • Foundational and advanced NLP techniques for practical applications in diverse domains
Book DescriptionEmbark on a comprehensive journey to master natural language processing (NLP) with Python. Begin with foundational concepts like text preprocessing, tokenization, and key Python libraries such as NLTK, spaCy, and TextBlob. Explore the challenges of text data and gain hands-on experience in cleaning, tokenizing, and building basic NLP pipelines. Early chapters provide practical exercises to solidify your understanding of essential techniques. Advance to sophisticated topics like feature engineering using Bag of Words, TF-IDF, and embeddings like Word2Vec and BERT. Delve into language modeling with RNNs, syntax parsing, and sentiment analysis, learning to apply these techniques in real-world scenarios. Chapters on topic modeling and text summarization equip you to extract insights from data, while transformer-based models like BERT take your skills to the next level. Each concept is paired with Python-based examples, ensuring practical mastery. The final chapters focus on real-world projects, such as developing chatbots, sentiment analysis dashboards, and news aggregators. These hands-on applications challenge you to design, train, and deploy robust NLP solutions. With its structured approach and practical focus, this book equips you to confidently tackle real-world NLP challenges and innovate in the field.What you will learn
  • Clean and preprocess text data using Python effectively
  • Master tokenization techniques for words, sentences, and characters
  • Build robust NLP pipelines with feature engineering methods
  • Implement sentiment analysis with machine learning models
  • Perform topic modeling using LDA, LSA, and other algorithms
  • Develop chatbots and dashboards for real-world applications
Who this book is for

This book is ideal for students, researchers, and professionals in machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence who want to master NLP. Beginners will benefit from the step-by-step introduction to text processing and feature engineering, while experienced practitioners can explore advanced topics like transformers and real-world projects. Basic knowledge of Python and familiarity with programming concepts are recommended to fully utilize the content. Enthusiasts with a passion for language technology will also find this guide valuable for building practical NLP applications.

About the author

Cuantum Technologies is a leading innovator in the realm of software development and education, with a special focus on leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence and cutting-edge technology. They specialize in web-based software development, authoring insightful programming and AI literature, and building captivating web experiences with the intricate use of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Three.js. Their diverse array of products includes CuantumAI, a pioneering SaaS offering, and an array of books spanning from Python, NLP, PHP, JavaScript, and beyond. Through their services, they are constantly striving to demystify AI and technology, making it accessible, understandable, and useable for all.

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