`transform` over `predict`
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yfukai commented
When we consider sklearn
style, transform
and fit_transform
seem to be better terms (ex: used for PCA
).
Nicholas-Schaub commented
After looking at the description, I agree with this.
I generally dislike rehashing decisions we have made without significant reason, because that opens the door to scrupulosity and slows down the development process. I'm not saying we do this now, but I want to bring this point up now so that we don't fall into a pit.
I think fit/predict works fine, but fit/transform is more appropriate given the sklearn package. I'm okay with either, but I default to leaving it as is.
tdmorello commented
I think transform
better describes the operation and is more obvious for the user.
Nicholas-Schaub commented
I think that settles it then. Let's do transform
.