3 Creating Clusters with 1-Click

To create a cluster in BigML you have two options: you can use the BigML unique 1-click feature which provides a convenient way to create a cluster from a dataset, or you can configure a number of options that give you fine control on how the cluster is created. This section will guide you through the process of creating a cluster with just 1-click.

By far, the easiest and quickest way to create a cluster is using the 1-click cluster option that is available in the 1-click action menu. (See Figure 3.1 .)

Alternatively, you can select the 1-click cluster option in the 1-click action menu from the dataset list view. (See Figure 3.2 .)

Either option builds a new cluster using default values for all available configuration options (see Chapter 4 ). This can give you a quick starting point to understand how your clustering behaves and how to improve it.

Creating a cluster may take a variable time, depending on how big your dataset is, your subscription plan, etc. Once your clusuter is ready, it will be automatically displayed on your BigML Dashboard and you will be able to explore it through BigML sophisticated visualizations (see Chapter 5 ,) and using it for predictions (see Chapter 7 .)