Resources
When I guided the machine learning beginners and lower-year undergraduates in starting their research, I noticed that while many students have a strong interest in machine learning technology, their insufficient programming or mathematical skills often hinder their research progress. Therefore, based on my research experience, I have compiled a list of recommended books from different fields that are worth studying. Additionally, there are many other well-known and insightful books that are not included below, either because I have not read them or do not have access to public resources.
I hope the following content will be helpful to you!
Machine Learning 💡
The machine learning books recommended are mainly to help beginners get started quickly. Academic advancements in technologies are updated at a rapid pace, so while many of the concepts are classic, they may already be outdated. Therefore, the best strategy for improvement is always to follow cutting-edge researches and read the latest papers extensively.
Dive into Deep Learning, Aston Zhang et al. download
Probabilistic Machine Learning, Kevin P. Murphy. download
Probabilistic Machine Learning (Advanced Topics), Kevin P. Murphy. download
Machine Learning for Text, Charu C. Aggarwal. download
Mathematics 📐
For students looking to delve deeper into machine learning, a strong foundation in mathematics is extremely important, yet often overlooked. Adequate theoretical analysis can make research more solid and provide innovative insights. Additionally, many of the books listed below are designed for students majoring in mathematics, so mastering all the content is usually unnecessary. I’m continually learning, too.
Principles of Mathematical Analysis, Walter Rudin. download
Introduction to Linear Algebra, Gilbert Strang. download
A First Course in Probability, Sheldon Ross. download
Introduction to Probability Models, Sheldon Ross. download
Real Analysis, Elias M. Stein and Rami Shakarchi. download
Real and Complex Analysis, Walter Rudin. download
Functional Analysis, Walter Rudin. download