This book assumes that you know the basics of Python and R and how to install the libraries. It does not assume that you are already equipped with the knowledge of advanced statistics and mathematics, like linear algebra and so on.

The following versions of software are used throughout this book, but it should run fine with any more recent ones as well:

• Anaconda 3–4.3.1 (all Python and its relevant packages are included in Anaconda, Python 3.6.1, NumPy 1.12.1, Pandas 0.19.2, and scikit-learn 0.18.1)
• R 3.4.0 and RStudio 1.0.143
• Theano 0.9.0
• Keras 2.0.2
• A Windows 7+, macOS 10.10+, or Linux-based computer with 4 GB RAM or above is recommended.