Master the essentials of NLP with practical techniques and tools for developers, including in-depth coverage of modern NLP models and libraries.

Key Features

Comprehensive introduction to NLP concepts and techniques

Practical examples using popular NLP libraries

Detailed coverage of advanced models like BERT and GPT

Book Description

This book is for developers seeking an overview of basic concepts in Natural Language Processing (NLP). It caters to those with varied technical backgrounds, offering numerous code samples and listings to illustrate the wide range of topics covered. The journey begins with managing data relevant to NLP, followed by two chapters on fundamental NLP concepts. This foundation is reinforced with Python code samples that bring these concepts to life. The book then delves into practical NLP applications, such as sentiment analysis, recommender systems, COVID-19 analysis, spam detection, and chatbots. These examples provide real-world context and demonstrate how NLP techniques can be applied to solve common problems. The final chapter introduces advanced topics, including the Transformer architecture, BERT-based models, and the GPT family, highlighting the latest state-of-the-art developments in the field. Appendices offer additional resources, including Python code samples on regular expressions and probability/statistical concepts, ensuring a well-rounded understanding. Companion files with source code and figures enhance the learning experience, making this book a comprehensive guide for mastering NLP techniques and applications.

What you will learn

Understand datasets and data preparation

Implement text normalization and tokenization

Apply word embeddings and vectorization techniques

Utilize popular NLP libraries like NLTK and SpaCy

Develop recommender systems and chatbots

Explore transformer models including BERT and GPT

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for developers with a basic understanding of Python and machine learning. This book is designed for those looking to enhance their skills in NLP, providing a comprehensive introduction to fundamental concepts, tools, and applications. Prior experience with Python and basic ML concepts is recommended.