AI and Machine Learning for Coders

A hands-on intro for developers: train models, tune hyperparameters, and integrate ML into apps without a PhD. Ideal for platform engineers adding intelligence to workflows.

Laurence Moroney O'Reilly Media, 2020 ISBN 9781492078197
Who This Is For: Platform and backend engineers adding ML to workflows, DevOps, and product features.

AI and ML for Coders gets you shipping models—no PhD required, just Python, TensorFlow, and iteration.

Who This Is For

Backend and platform engineers who want to add ML capabilities to products, workflows, and ops without deep math backgrounds.

Key Takeaways

  • Start with transfer learning and pre-trained models to ship faster.
  • Feature engineering and clean data matter more than complex architectures.
  • Treat ML like software: version data, test predictions, monitor drift.
  • Deploy small, measure impact, and iterate based on real user feedback.
  • Use TensorFlow Lite or serverless for production inference at scale.