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Best books to learn Machine learning, in order

ML has a steep prerequisite chain: intuition and applied practice first, then the linear algebra, probability, and optimization that make the theory click, then the deeper treatments. Skipping stages is why most people stall.

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How to learn Machine learning

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How should I approach learning machine learning?
ML has a steep prerequisite chain: intuition and applied practice first, then the linear algebra, probability, and optimization that make the theory click, then the deeper treatments. Skipping stages is why most people stall.
What's a good book to start machine learning with?
A strong starting point is Deep Learning by Ian Goodfellow. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after machine learning?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Programming, Statistics, Mathematics.

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