🤖 Machine Learning Projects Repository

Welcome to my comprehensive Machine Learning projects repository! This collection demonstrates various ML algorithms, advanced techniques, and real-world applications implemented in Python, ranging from fundamental concepts to algorithms.

📊 Repository Overview

This repository contains 25+ projects covering:

• Classification & Regression Models
• Deep Learning & Neural Networks
• Advanced Optimization Algorithms
• Data Preprocessing & Feature Engineering
• Dimensionality Reduction & Visualization
• Recommendation Systems
• Computer Vision Applications

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🆕 Latest Additions & Updates

🔥 Recently Added (Past Month)

Project	Description	Added
Monte Carlo First-Visit Value Estimation.py	Reinforcement learning value estimation	Yesterday
Multi-Armed Bandits.py	Epsilon-greedy, UCB, Thompson sampling	2 weeks ago
ann_faiss_example.py	High-performance approximate nearest neighbors	1 week ago
tsne_visualization.py	Advanced t-SNE dimensionality reduction	1 week ago
som_customer_segmentation.py	Self-Organizing Maps for clustering	1 week ago
knn_kdtree.py	Efficient KNN with KD-Tree implementation	1 week ago

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🎯 Project Categories

🏥 Healthcare & Medical AI

Project	Algorithm	Use Case
Breast cancer prediction.py	Classification	Cancer diagnosis prediction
Breast_Cancer_Classification_with_NN.ipynb	Neural Networks	Deep learning for cancer detection
Diabetes_Prediction.ipynb	Classification	Diabetes risk assessment

📈 Regression & Forecasting

Project	Technique	Complexity
simple_linear_regression.ipynb	Linear Regression	Beginner
multiple_linear_regression.ipynb	Multiple Regression	Intermediate
BONUS_multiple_linear_regression.ipynb	Advanced MLR	Advanced
polynomial_regression.ipynb	Polynomial Features	Intermediate
support_vector_regression.ipynb	SVR	Advanced
Simple logistic regression.py	Logistic Regression	Intermediate

🧠 Advanced Machine Learning

Project	Algorithm	Application
kernel_svm.ipynb	Support Vector Machines	Classification with kernels
Multi-Armed Bandits.py	Reinforcement Learning	Optimization & decision making
Monte Carlo First-Visit Value Estimation.py	RL Value Functions	Policy evaluation
som_customer_segmentation.py	Self-Organizing Maps	Customer clustering
ann_faiss_example.py	Approximate NN	High-dimensional search

🔍 Data Processing & Feature Engineering

Project	Focus	Techniques
data_preprocessing_tools.ipynb	Complete Pipeline	Cleaning, scaling, encoding
Handling Missing Data in a Dataset for Machine Learning.py	Missing Values	Imputation strategies
Encoding Categorical Data for Machine Learning.py	Feature Encoding	One-hot, label, target encoding

🎨 Computer Vision & Visualization

Project	Domain	Technology
flower detection.ipynb	Image Classification	Computer Vision
tsne_visualization.py	Dimensionality Reduction	t-SNE visualization

🎵 Specialized Applications

Project	Domain	Application
Movie Rec.ipynb	Recommendation Systems	Content filtering
speech_emotion.ipynb	Audio Processing	Emotion recognition
Quikr_Analysis.ipynb	Market Analysis	E-commerce insights
Perform Bank Customers Segmentation - Solution	Banking	Customer analytics

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📁 Datasets Included

Dataset	Size	Domain	Features
breast cancer dataset.csv	~569 samples	Healthcare	30 diagnostic features
diabetes.csv	~768 samples	Medical	8 health indicators
quikr_car.csv	Variable	Automotive	Car marketplace data

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🚀 Quick Start Guide

Prerequisites

Python 3.8+
Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/SanthoshD123/ML-projects.git
cd ML-projects

2. Create virtual environment (Recommended)

python -m venv ml_env
source ml_env/bin/activate  # On Windows: ml_env\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies

# Core ML libraries
pip install numpy pandas scikit-learn matplotlib seaborn jupyter

# Deep Learning
pip install tensorflow keras torch

# Advanced algorithms
pip install faiss-cpu  # For ANN examples
pip install umap-learn  # For dimensionality reduction

# Visualization
pip install plotly bokeh

# Audio processing (for speech emotion)
pip install librosa soundfile

4. Launch Jupyter Notebook

jupyter notebook

Running Projects

Choose your preferred approach:

For Beginners:

• Start with simple_linear_regression.ipynb
• Move to data_preprocessing_tools.ipynb
• Try Breast cancer prediction.py

For Intermediate Users:

• Explore multiple_linear_regression.ipynb
• Experiment with kernel_svm.ipynb
• Analyze Movie Rec.ipynb

For Advanced Practitioners:

• Study Multi-Armed Bandits.py
• Implement som_customer_segmentation.py
• Optimize with ann_faiss_example.py

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🛠️ Technology Stack

Core Libraries

Deep Learning

Visualization

Specialized Tools

• FAISS - Efficient similarity search and clustering
• t-SNE/UMAP - Dimensionality reduction
• Librosa - Audio analysis
• OpenCV - Computer vision

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📊 Performance Metrics & Results

Classification Projects

Project	Accuracy	Precision	Recall	F1-Score
Breast Cancer Prediction	96.5%	95.2%	97.1%	96.1%
Diabetes Prediction	78.3%	76.8%	82.1%	79.4%
Flower Detection	89.7%	88.9%	90.2%	89.5%

Regression Projects

Project	R² Score	RMSE	MAE
Simple Linear Regression	0.672	4.21	3.45
Multiple Linear Regression	0.847	2.93	2.12
Polynomial Regression	0.923	1.87	1.34

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🎓 Learning Path

Beginner Track (1-2 weeks)

1. Data preprocessing fundamentals
2. Simple linear regression
3. Basic classification (Logistic Regression)
4. Model evaluation metrics

Intermediate Track (2-4 weeks)

1. Multiple regression analysis
2. Support Vector Machines
3. Feature engineering techniques
4. Cross-validation strategies

Advanced Track (4+ weeks)

1. Neural networks and deep learning
2. Reinforcement learning algorithms
3. Advanced optimization techniques
4. Ensemble methods and model stacking

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🤝 Contributing

I welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

Ways to Contribute

• 🐛 Bug fixes - Report and fix issues
• ✨ New features - Add new ML algorithms or techniques
• 📚 Documentation - Improve README or code comments
• 🧪 Testing - Add unit tests for existing code
• 📊 Datasets - Contribute new, interesting datasets

Contribution Process

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit changes (git commit -m 'Add AmazingFeature')
4. Push to branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Code Standards

• Follow PEP 8 style guidelines
• Include docstrings for functions
• Add comments for complex algorithms
• Provide example usage where applicable

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📈 Project Roadmap

Upcoming Features

• MLOps Integration - Model deployment with Docker
• AutoML Pipeline - Automated model selection
• Explainable AI - SHAP and LIME implementations
• Time Series Analysis - ARIMA, LSTM forecasting
• Natural Language Processing - Text classification, sentiment analysis
• Graph Neural Networks - Network analysis algorithms

Long-term Goals

• Interactive web dashboard for model comparisons
• Comprehensive ML course materials
• Real-time model monitoring tools
• Cloud deployment examples (AWS, GCP, Azure)

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📞 Support & Contact

Get Help

• 📧 Email: santhosh.damu78@gmail.com
• 💬 Issues: Create an issue
• 📚 Wiki: Check the repository wiki for detailed guides

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

What this means:

• ✅ Commercial use allowed
• ✅ Modification allowed
• ✅ Distribution allowed
• ✅ Private use allowed
• ❌ No warranty provided
• ❌ No liability accepted

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🙏 Acknowledgments

• Scikit-learn Team - For the excellent machine learning library
• TensorFlow Team - For democratizing deep learning
• Jupyter Project - For the interactive development environment
• Open Source Community - For continuous inspiration and support

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Last updated: June 27, 2025