Programming
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Keeks 0.3.0: Introducing the Merton Share Strategy
Keeks 0.3.0 adds the Merton Share strategy with configurable risk aversion and maximum entry price calculations for one-time gambles.
The ECF Rating System: The British Approach to Chess Ratings
Explore the English Chess Federation (ECF) rating system, its unique performance-based approach, and its distinct history from Elo.
Glicko-2: Adding Volatility to the Rating Equation
Explore Glicko-2, an enhancement over Glicko-1, by incorporating player volatility for more precise and accurate ratings.
The Glicko Rating System: When Confidence Matters
Explore the Glicko rating system, an Elo enhancement adding Rating Deviation (RD) to measure confidence. Learn its mechanics and implementation with Elote.
HashingEncoder: Tackling Extreme Cardinality with the Hashing Trick
Explore HashingEncoder: learn how it handles extreme cardinality, its mechanism, ideal use cases, and implementation with the category_encoders library.
BinaryEncoder: The Space-Efficient Alternative to One-Hot Encoding
Explore the BinaryEncoder from category_encoders: a space-efficient alternative to one-hot encoding. Learn how it works, when to use it, and see implementation.
OrdinalEncoder: When Order Matters in Categorical Data
Explore OrdinalEncoder for categorical data where order matters. Learn how it works, its benefits, and implementation using the category_encoders library.
Optimal Bankroll Management with Keeks: The Kelly Criterion
Dive into the Kelly Criterion, the foundation of optimal betting and bankroll management. Learn its theory, pros, cons, and implementation with Keeks.
Keeks 0.1.0 Release: Optimal Bankroll Management Made Simple
Keeks 0.1.0 is here! Python library for optimal bankroll management & betting strategies (Kelly Criterion). Includes simulation and visualization tools.
Elote 1.0.0 Release: Rating Systems Made Simple
Announcing Elote 1.0.0, a Python library that simplifies the implementation of rating systems like Elo, Glicko, and TrueSkill for competitive ranking.