To get the most out of this book
We assume that you have basic knowledge of Python and that you are familiar with the shell of your operating system. You should install Python and possibly use a virtual environment to match the versions of the software used in the book. It is recommended to use a GPU, as training can be very demanding without one. Docker will be helpful for Chapter 11, Mapping Our Environments.
Refer to the following table for the software used in the book:
If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code via the GitHub repository (link available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.