Course Code

textsum

Duration

14 hours (usually 2 days including breaks)

Requirements

An understanding of Python programming (Python 2.7/3.3+)
An understanding of Python libraries in general

Overview

In Python Machine Learning, the Text Summarization feature is able to read the input text and produce a text summary. This capability is available from the command-line or as a Python API/Library. One exciting application is the rapid creation of executive summaries; this is particularly useful for organizations that need to review large bodies of text data before generating reports and presentations.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn to use Python to create a simple application that auto-generates a summary of input text.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Use a command-line tool that summarizes text.
Design and create Text Summarization code using Python libraries.
Evaluate three Python summarization libraries: sumy 0.7.0, pysummarization 1.0.4, readless 1.0.17

Audience

Developers
Data Scientists

Format of the course

Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Course Outline

Introduction to Text Summarization with Python

Comparing sample text with auto-generated summaries
Installing sumy (a Python Command-Line Executable for Text Summarization)
Using sumy as a Command-Line Text Summarization Utility (Hands-On Exercise)

Evaluating three Python summarization libraries: sumy 0.7.0, pysummarization 1.0.4, readless 1.0.17 based on documented features

Choosing a library: sumy, pysummarization or readless

Creating a Python application using sumy library on Python 2.7/3.3+

Installing the sumy library for Text Summarization
Using the Edmundson (Extraction) method in sumy Python Library for Text

Summarization

Creating simple Python test code that uses sumy library to generate a text summary

Creating a Python application using pysummarization library on Python 2.7/3.3+

Installing pysummarization library for Text Summarization
Using the pysummarization library for Text Summarization
Creating simple Python test code that uses pysummarization library to generate a text summary

Creating a Python application using readless library on Python 2.7/3.3+