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Nivesh Bansal
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Essential Python Libraries for Data Science, Machine Learning, and Web Development

๐Ÿง  1. NumPy

Use: For fast mathematical calculations, especially with arrays (like large lists of numbers).

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๐Ÿ“Š 2. Pandas

Use: To work with tabular data (like Excel spreadsheets). Useful for data manipulation and analysis.

pip install pandas
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import pandas as pd

๐Ÿ“ˆ 3. Matplotlib

Use: For drawing graphs and charts (line, bar, pie, etc.).

pip install matplotlib
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import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

๐Ÿงช 4. SciPy

Use: For scientific and technical calculations like integration, optimization, and solving equations.

pip install scipy
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import scipy

๐Ÿ“š 5. Scikit-learn

Use: For machine learning โ€“ used to train models and make predictions.

pip install scikit-learn
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from sklearn import datasets

๐Ÿค– 6. TensorFlow

Use: For deep learning and building neural networks (used in AI and ML projects).

pip install tensorflow
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import tensorflow as tf

๐Ÿง  7. Keras

Use: A user-friendly interface for TensorFlow, simplifies building deep learning models.

pip install keras
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import keras

๐ŸŒ 8. Requests

Use: To send HTTP requests (e.g., accessing websites or APIs).

pip install requests
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import requests

๐ŸŒŸ 9. Flask

Use: A lightweight web framework to build small websites and REST APIs.

pip install flask
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from flask import Flask

๐Ÿ”ฅ 10. PyTorch

Use: A deep learning library widely used in AI research and development.

pip install torch
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import torch

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