Company
Date Published
Author
Diego Vicente
Word count
1179
Language
English
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None

Summary

The Snowflake ML extension for CARTO Workflows simplifies machine learning in spatial analytics by providing pre-built components to create, train, and deploy models. This allows GIS and data professionals to easily integrate forecasting and classification models into their workflows without requiring complex coding or deep technical expertise. The extension package includes functions such as classification and forecasting tools, enabling users to manage the complete ML pipeline within CARTO Workflows. A real-world example of crime forecasting in Chicago demonstrates how easy it is to use this extension to build a forecasting model, train it on historical data, evaluate its performance, and deploy it for future predictions. The tool empowers users to easily integrate predictive analytics into their spatial data workflows, making machine learning more accessible than ever.